Endangered Rivers: Investigating Rivers in Crisis

Endangered Rivers: Investigating Rivers in Crisis — page 1
CHAPTER A World of Rivers Rivers streams and creeks flow on every continent on Earth Water rushes over rocks and down a waterfall Beavers build dams with tree branches A bird swoops down and grabs a fish with its bill Crayfish munch on algae All sorts of creatures live in or near rivers People depend on rivers for survival too In the United States 65 percent of drinking water comes from rivers and streams Rivers are an important part of Earth's landscape