Details the characteristics of river ecosystems and profiles the types of creatures that live in them. Outlines the adaptations that allow plants and animals to survive in rivers, and includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
Content Note
A watery world -- How do plants live underwater? -- How do animals live underwater? -- Living around rivers -- River hunters! -- A web of life -- Linked together -- Living on riverbanks -- River habitats at risk -- Reshaping rivers -- The struggle to survive -- River restoration -- The future for river habitats.