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Summary: From land, boat, and sky. Above and below the water. From the point of view of the animals and people who are found there, we will show these rivers as they have never been seen before, highlighting each river's very own unique atmosphere and character so that each episode will have its own mood. This series will find new perspectives to cover these amazing waterways. Using the latest in...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2019

Copies Available at Woodmere

2 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV RIV

Miller, Mirella S.

Summary: "Explores the river biome, plants and animals in the biome, the biome food chain, and highlights the river otter"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2015

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.4 MIL

Guillain, Charlotte

Summary: A vibrant, richly illustrated concertina book that takes the reader on a journey down the river, from the source high up in the mountains all the way to the sea, venturing down surging waterfalls and past meandering turns, whilst exploring the remarkable relationship between humans, animals, nature and rivers.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: words & pictures 2023

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Millard, Candice

Summary: "For millennia the location of the Nile River's headwaters was shrouded in mystery. In the nineteenth century, there was a frenzy of interest in ancient Egypt. At the same time, European powers sent off waves of explorations intended to map the unknown corners of the globe--and extend their colonial empires. Two British men--Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke--were sent by the Royal...

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Random House Audio 2022

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CDA 916.204 MIL

Arnosky, Jim.

Summary: Slick salamanders, speedy catfish, curious crayfish, and other creatures are featured in an illustrated introduction to freshwater brooks and streams.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton Children's Books 2008

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Nature Arnosky

Ginalina

Summary: "Learn about rivers and the plants and animals that depend on them. Explore how vital rivers are to our ways of life, and how we can protect them."--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2020

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE Nature Ginalina 2020

Summary: Rouge River Revived describes the river’s history from pre-European times into the 21st century. Chapters cover topics such as Native American life on the Rouge; indigenous flora and fauna over time; the river’s role in the founding of local cities; its key involvement in Detroit’s urban development and intensive industrialization; and the dramatic clean-up arising from citizen concern and...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: University of Michigan Press 2022

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 977.433 ROU

Rivera, Andrea

Summary: "This title focuses on lake and river habitats and gives information related to science, technology, art, and math concepts. The title is complete with colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added activities." -- Amazon.com.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Zoom 2018

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.6 RIV

Millard, Candice

Summary: For millennia the location of the Nile River's headwaters was shrouded in mystery. Expeditions to find it were stymied by a giant labyrinthine swamp. In the 19th century Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke were sent by the Royal Geographical Society to claim the prize for England. From the start the two men clashed. They would endure tremendous hardships, illness, and constant setbacks. Two...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Large Print 2022

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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 916.2043 MIL

Anthony, William

Summary: This book examines the many food webs that connect different types of animals in river ecosystems. The animals are categorized and given in-depth descriptions, so readers gain an understanding of an animal's needs for survival.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2021

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Agnone, Julie Vosburgh

Summary: "Discover over 100 of the world's most incredible rivers in this fascinating title by Julie Vosburgh Agnone and illustrated by prize-winner Kerry Hyndman. Amazing Rivers takes readers of a tour of the world's waterways, revealing the animals that call them home, the societies that rely on them, and the environmental issues threatening them along the way"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: What on Earth Books 2021

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Summary: Takes you on a twisting journey down the great rivers of the world, pausing to visit the thriving realm of freshwater ponds. Travel upstream to find civilization's source - then down again to see the key to our very survival.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2007

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Arnosky, Jim.

Summary: Slick salamanders, speedy catfish, curious crayfish, and other creatures are featured in an illustrated introduction to freshwater brooks and streams.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton Children's Books 2008

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 577.64 Arn

Millard, Candice

Summary: "From the New York Times bestselling author of RIVER OF DOUBT and DESTINY OF THE REPUBLIC, the stirring story of one of the great feats of exploration of all time, and its complicated legacy The Nile River is the longest in the world. Its fertile floodplain allowed for rise to the great civilization of ancient Egypt, but for millennia the location of its headwaters was shrouded in mystery....

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday 2022

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 916.2043 MIL

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Adult, Call number: 916.2043 MIL

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 916.2043 MIL

Sill, Cathryn P.

Summary: "Explains what rivers and streams are, describes the characteristics of these diverse and widespread environments, and shows how various species of animals and plants have adapted to life in these habitats."--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Peachtree Publishing Company Inc. 2019

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.6 SIL

Owen, David

Summary: The Colorado River is a crucial resource for a surprisingly large part of the United States, and every gallon that flows down it is owned or claimed by someone. David Owen traces all that water from the Colorado's headwaters to its parched terminus, once a verdant wetland but now a million-acre desert. He takes readers on an adventure downriver, along a labyrinth of waterways, reservoirs, power...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Riverhead Books 2017

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 551 OWE

Gray, Susan Heinrichs

Summary: "River examines the characteristics of the habitat and the creatures who inhabit it in a simple way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index. ATOS below 2"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2023

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Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Elsevier/Academic Press 2005

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 551.483 RIV

Sayre, April Pulley

Summary: "How can a leaf become a fish? Two children find out as they observe life in and around a stream"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2024

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.6 SAY

Wilkinson, Toby A. H

Summary: Traces the history of the famous river to illuminate the civilizations it renewed and sustained, documenting the stories of real and fabled characters whose experiences were intertwined with the Nile.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Inc 2014

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Adult, Call number: 962 WIK

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 962 WIL

Roorbach, Bill.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Press 2005

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 974.1 ROO

Summary: This series covers America's history from the age of Pre-Columbian Native Americans, through European discovery, colonization, independence, the forging of a young nation, and the settling of the American frontier. Students will look at the history of the United States from a new perspective, as they explore the events that have shaped modern American society. Professor Linwood Thompson is the...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: The Teaching Company 1996

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1 available in Adult, Call number: 973 EAR
3 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: DVD 973 EAR PART 1
Call number: DVD 973 EAR PART 2
Call number: DVD 973 EAR PART 3

Francis, Sangma

Summary: "Beginning with a tiny trickle high in the mountains, smaller streams join until they form the world's largest river. Crossing a continent, it winds through lush rainforest until it meets the ocean. From snapping piranha fish to the giant anaconda, this mighty waterway is home to planet Earth's most incredible ecosystem"--Back cover

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Flying Eye Books 2021

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1 available in Juvenile Oversize, Call number: J 981 FRA

Martinez-Neal, Juana

Summary: Enjoying days spent with animal friends near her home in the Amazon, young Zonia wonders what to do on a day when the rainforest calls out to her for help, in a lushly illustrated story that is complemented by back matter about the Asháninka community.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2021

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2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MAR

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