Let's Explore a River

by Jane R. McCauley

Three children accompany their father in a canoe and explore the plant and animal life along a river near their home

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Animals, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1988

Reviews

[The Lady Anna]

I forgot about this book of the set of Young Explorers. I spent a lot of summers as a camp counselor later in my life exploring river habitats with kids in my classes... wonder if this had something to do with it.

[Monica]

A family canoes down a river and stops to inspect the various "attractions" a river has to offer. They see birds and otters, trees, many kinds of vegetation and even stop to have a picnic. They wade in the water and see other people inner tubing. Along the way they learn about all of the things that rivers have to offer.

Produced by National Geographic, this book helps to educate children about rivers using diverse imagery and interesting facts, mixed with a narrative that makes the information both interesting and fun to read.

Awards: none

Grade Level: 1st/2nd grade

Classroom uses: This book has an emphasis in the sciences, so it could be coupled with a lesson about rivers, animals, or nature in general.

[Cheryl]

Father and his 3 children spend a day canoeing down Florida's Ichetucknee River, exploring the habitat as they go. Beautiful pictures show the interesting and fun activities. Made me a bit homesick.