101 Facts About Rivers

101 Facts About Rivers

Author: J. Lou Barnes

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2003-07-03

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780836837117

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Describes the characteristics, formation, uses, plant and animal life, and conservation of rivers.


101 Fun Facts About the World's Rivers

101 Fun Facts About the World's Rivers

Author: Jeannie Meekins

Publisher: Learning Island

Published: 2016-04-08

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13:

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How much of America’s rainfall ends up in the Mississippi River? Which mountain range grew around the Danube River? Are there more kinds of fish in the Amazon or in the ocean? The Thames was once a tributary of what European river? What is the “Ghost City” of the Yangtze? Learn the answer to these questions and many more fun facts in this group of seven 15-Minute Books. Rivers can have many fascinating facts. Surprise your friends, and even your parents with these fun facts. This compilation includes the following 15-minute books: 14 Fun Facts About the Amazon 14 Fun Facts About the Nile 14 Fun Facts About the Danube 14 Fun Facts About the Yangtze River 14 Fun Facts About the Mississippi River 14 Fun Facts About the River Thames 14 Fun Facts About Australia's Murray River Reading Level: 6.9 All measurements in American and metric. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.


101 Facts

101 Facts

Author: Madhu Singh Sirohi

Publisher: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 8179931994

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This book is full of interesting facts on natural disasters, their causes, and their consequences. While we have very little control over the occurrences of earthquakes and volcanoes, other natural disasters—heatwaves, hailstorms, hurricanes, and so on—are increasing due to climate change. Learn more about these phenomena and how we can protect the earth.


101 Facts About Lakes

101 Facts About Lakes

Author: J. Lou Barnes

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2003-07-03

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9780836837070

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Describes the characteristics, formation, plant and animal life, and preservation of lakes.


101 Facts

101 Facts

Author: Snigdha Sah

Publisher: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 8179931986

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The temperature of the earth is rising fast. This factbook is full of information on the phenomenon of climate change and how it affects us, and the ways—big and small—by which we can protect the earth. Discover how you can be a good citizen of the earth!


14 Fun Facts About the Volga River

14 Fun Facts About the Volga River

Author: Jeannie Meekins

Publisher: Learning Island

Published: 2020-02-20

Total Pages: 39

ISBN-13:

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The Volga River is the longest river in Europe. It is entirely in Russia and has no natural access to any open seas. It starts in a swamp in a small ridge, flowing through prehistoric lake beds on a course that separates the mountains of the Russian Uplands from the flat European Plain before dropping below sea level to enter the inland Caspian Sea. Do you know: How big is the Kuybyshev Reservoir? How did construction of the Rybinsk Reservoir change the environment? Is the Volga River connected to any seas? Why were people jailed if they said they came from Mologa? How much caviar can one female sturgeon produce? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 6.9 Learning Island believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.


14 Fun Facts About the Tiber River: A 15-Minute Book

14 Fun Facts About the Tiber River: A 15-Minute Book

Author: Jeannie Meekins

Publisher: Learning Island

Published: 2020-04-09

Total Pages: 34

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The Tiber River begins in the Apennine Mountains in Central Italy. It flows through Umbria, Tuscany, Lazio and Rome before emptying into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Ostia. The Tiber carries a lot of mud and silt, which constantly blocks its mouth. It floods often, providing fertile land for agriculture and burying cities. It has also been a dumping ground for executed criminals. Do you know: Why does the Tiber River flood? Who is the Tiber River named after? What geographic feature of Rome was created by the Tiber River? How has the Tiber River raised many sections of Rome? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 6.9 Learning Island believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.


101 Things You Need To Know. . . And Some You Don't!

101 Things You Need To Know. . . And Some You Don't!

Author: Richard Horne

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2007-08-21

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0802796745

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Challenges young readers to master a list of one hundred and one trivia questions by detailing the answer to each question and then asking readers related--and often humorous--questions about them.


101 Things Great Dads Do

101 Things Great Dads Do

Author: Jay Payleitner

Publisher: Harvest House Publishers

Published: 2018-09-04

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 0736973990

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What Does It Take to Be a Great Dad? Action! If being a great dad doesn't come natural to you, welcome to the club. No guy has fatherhood totally figured out, and that's okay. What matters are the small, consistent steps you take to show your kids you care and you are there. Bestselling author Jay Payleitner shares 101 creative ways you can love, teach, and lead your children. Unleash the great dad within when you stop and catch the fireflies, even while wearing a three-piece suit give horsey rides instead of spending money on Disney World trigger traditions (If you don't keep them, who will?) explain syzygy (Don't worry, it will be explained to you first.) teach your kids how to love and be loved by knowing the source of love ...and try 96 other amazingly dad-doable tasks! Join other aspiring awesome fathers in walking the talk every day in simple yet powerful ways.


14 Fun Facts About the Ganges River

14 Fun Facts About the Ganges River

Author: Jeannie Meekins

Publisher: Learning Island

Published: 2016-08-26

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13:

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The Ganges River or River Ganga begins in an ice cave in the Himalayan Mountains. It flows through India and Bangladesh and enters the sea at the world’s largest delta. The river supports over 400 million people and thousands of animal and plant species. It is sacred to the Hindu people and worshipped as a goddess. Many people wish to die near the Ganges. Many people do. Every year, over 10,000 human bodies float down the river to the sea. Do you know: Where does the Ganges River begin? What is the Ganges River named after? What is a ghat? What kinds of animals live in the Ganges River? What is strange about the Ganges River dolphin? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 6.9 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.