This is a photo essay about the range of plants and animals found in fresh water throughout the year, examining the living conditions and survival mechanisms of creatures dwelling at the edge of the water, on its surface, or under the mud.

The Colorado River is a crucial resource for a surprisingly large part of the United States, and every gallon that flows down it is owned or claimed by someone. David Owen traces all that water from the Colorado's headwaters to its parched terminus, once a verdant wetland but now a million-acre desert. He takes readers on an adventure downriver, along a labyrinth of waterways, reservoirs, power plants, farms, fracking sites, ghost towns, and RV parks,...

The idea for this handbook grew out of the recovery efforts after the 2013 Colorado flood and federally declared disasters. The Lefthand, Big Thompson, Little Thompson and Saint Vrain watersheds were all heavily impacted by the 2013 flood. All four watersheds have since been involved in numerous storm recovery and stewardship projects, many of which were funded by the Department of Local Affairs disaster recovery program.Through the course of these...

"Leaves and bacteria, insects and fish, bears and people, too--we're all part of one big circle of growing and eating and living"--Inside front flap.

Relates how plants and creatures co-exist in a river and their struggle for survival when a man-made catastrophe strikes.

Learn about a drop of water's journey through Nature.

While brooks and streams appear to be peaceful on the surface, a deeper look reveals that they are full of life.

Ganges is a sumptuous series that tells the story of the most extraordingary river in the world. The Ganges runs through the heart of India. For millions of the Hindus it is India's sacred river, but they share its banks with a rich variety of wildlife.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to rivers. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--