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Follow along as a fictional researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip down the Mississippi River ecosystem. Outstanding photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit one of the world's major river systems. Simple graphs show facts about the river, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve it.
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Muskrat for Supper inspires young people to explore nature's life cycles and understand the concept of the circle of life, as told through the tale of a family that embarks on a hunting and trapping adventure. It is an endearing story that weaves together such themes as sustainable living, our natural environment, and living closer to nature. The first book for children by this acclaimed storyteller and author, Muskrat for Supper includes questions...
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With this informative series, kids will get the inside scoop on North America's most incredible waterways, including everything from what kinds of wildlife live there to how they have benefitted humans throughout history. Students will learn about conservation and local traditions with fun activities, and use maps and graphs to study the waterways' effect on the surrounding areas. Also available in paper and ebook formats.
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"The date is April 27, 1865. You are crammed onboard the steamboat Sultana with more than 2,000 passengers. Many of them are soldiers heading home after the Civil War. You're cruising on the Mississippi River when a massive explosion rips through the ship. Do you dive into the water to save yourself or stay onboard to help the survivors? Will you try to swim for shore or wait for help to arrive? Will you stay with your sick friend or try to find someone...
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The Mississippi River is the largest river in North America. It is 2,340 miles (3,766 kilometers) long. That is as long as 322,000 school buses parked end to end. Discover more in Mississippi River, one of the titles in the Natural Wonders of the World series.
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The Mississippi is more than simply a river: it is a legend. But there is no need for a raft or canoe to explore this mighty river. Curious readers can simply pick up this book to learn all they need to know about the Mississippi. Geography of the World introduces students to the major geographic features of our planet. With original maps and brilliant photographs, each book answers basic questions about how each geographic area developed, what makes...
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"The longest river in the United States isn't the Mississippi River-that's the Missouri. But, the Missouri is part of the huge Mississippi River system that's truly a natural wonder! It contains 250 tributaries in all. Readers learn even more fun facts about the Mississippi River and its system of waterways in this volume. With content supporting both social studies and science curricula, the accessible text covers geography as well as conservation."--...
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"Discover the history and culture of one of the most famous waterways in the world: the mighty Mississippi! The most famous river in America runs like a spine between the eastern and western parts of the country, flowing through ten states before it empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The mighty Miss also flows through the history of America, giving rise to great stories about the people who lived on it and used it as a watery highway, from Native Americans...
13) The Mississippi
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The Mississippi is the most famous river in the United States. From its source in the heart of North American continent, the Mississippi River flows through a rich mosaic of people. places, and cultures. Millions of people live along the banks of the Mississippi. Great cities have grown up alongside the river--from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul to St. Louis, Memphis, and New Orleans. Today, the Mississippi is as likely to make the headlines...
14) Down a river
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Takes the reader on a journey along the mighty Missouri-Mississippi River, describing physical features, animal and plant life, how people use the river, and the importance of conservation.
20) The Mississippi
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Discusses the importance of the Mississippi River, its role in the agricultural and industrial development of the United States, floods and their impact, and various threats to the river.
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