Morris, Neil, 1946-

Living by rivers / Neil Morris. - North Mankato, Minn. : Smart Apple Media, c2005. - 32 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm. - Where people live. . - Morris, Neil, 1946- Where people live. .

Includes index. "A+."

Early settlement -- From village to city -- Getting around -- Barges and canals -- Traditional houses -- Modern riverside living -- Farming -- Fishing -- Industrial ports -- Controlling rivers -- Floods -- Pollution and conservation.

Explores how and why people have made their homes in river regions throughout history and around the world.

ISBN: 1583404821

Source: 1236449 QBI

LCCN: 2003057364

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Rivers.
Human geography.
Stream ecology.
Ecology.

LC Class. No.: GF63 / .M67 2005

Dewey Class. No.: 910/.916/93 910