Rivers Run Through Us: A Natural and Human History of Great Rivers of North America

Rivers Run Through Us is a deep dive into ten major rivers with a strong focus on not only their scientific formation and environmental importance but also their connection to societal needs. Though some of the language requires foundational science and social studies vocabulary, the overall tone of the book is accessible to the average river novice. Given the great depth of fact in each chapter, students with moderate science or societal research interests are the book’s target audience. Because of its length, this book may lend itself well to excerpts, especially for earlier or struggling readers. It provides useful facts and figures relating to water cycles, biodiversity, and the impact of humans on the ecology of waterways.