Living by rivers /

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by Morris, Neil,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Where people live. Published by : Smart Apple Media, (North Mankato, Minn. :) Physical details: 32 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm. Subject(s): Rivers. | Human geography. | Stream ecology. | Ecology. Year : 2005 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Kinkora Regional High School 304.2 MOR Available

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.