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Rivers
An incredible journey from source to sea
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An exploration of rivers with fold-out pages
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From source to sea, go on a breath-taking adventure along a river and explore some of the greatest waterways of the world, with fold-out pages.
Rivers flow across every continent on our planet, shaping the land and bringing life. Towns, cities, and entire civilisations have grown up on their banks, from the Ancient Mesopotamians 5,000 years ago. Turn the pages to follow the incredible journey of a river from its source high up in the mountains, along its gorges, through its valleys, down its waterfalls, and into the sea.
Explore the river's geography, discover the unique wildlife it supports, see how the waterways have shaped our world - and how we have shaped them.
Featuring fold-out pages of six great rivers from around the world: Amazon (South America), Nile (Africa), Mississippi (North America), Rhine (Europe), Ganges (Asia), and Murray (Australia).
Written by self-confessed explorer and children's author Simon Chapman, Rivers is expertly checked by river ecologist Francois Edwards and beautifully illustrated by Qu Lan.
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Rivers by Simon Chapman, encompassing six fold-out sections on iconic rivers like the Nile and Amazon, is acclaimed for its visually stunning presentation and engaging content, making it suitable for classroom use and personal enjoyment. Reviewers praise its blend of geographical insights and historical facts, making it a valuable resource for young readers and future trivia enthusiasts alike.
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ISBN: 9781787419926
Publisher: Templar Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 25 May 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Templar Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Qu Lan
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 242.0mm
Height: 308.0mm
Weight: 656g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Simon Chapman (Author)
Self-confessed adventurer Simon Chapman has written 25 children's books, including the BBC Wildlife award-winning Expedition Diaries series. When not exploring, Simon heads a Science Faculty in a high school in Lancashire and his pupils' questions often lead onto book ideas. His ten Explorers Wanted books for Egmont, which he also illustrated, show young readers how to explore wildernesses all over the world. One of these, At the North Pole, was Blue Peter 'Best book with facts' in 2005.
Qu Lan (Illustrator)
Qu Lan was born and raised in China. After graduating in oil-painting from the China Academy of Art, she moved to France and worked as a graphic designer in agencies. She then discovered the passion for illustration and launched her career as freelance illustrator. She has worked for major publishers, including Hachette, Usborne, Penguin Random House, Magic Cat and OUP. Her artwork is exhibited regularly and has received awards around the world.
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