| A River Ran Wild: An Environmental History Contributor(s): Cherry, Lynne (Author), Cherry, Lynne (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0152163727 ISBN-13: 9780152163723 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2002 Annotation: From the author of the beloved "The Great Kapok Tree" comes an enlightening story of restoration and renewal. Readers learn how the modern-day descendants of the Nashua Indians and European settlers were able to combat pollution and restore the beauty of the Nashua River in Massachusetts. Full-color illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - State & Local - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Science & Ecosystems |
| Dewey: 974.44 |
| LCCN: 91012892 |
| Lexile Measure: 670 |
| Series: Reading Rainbow Books |
| Physical Information: 0.13" H x 10.96" W x 8.98" (0.43 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - New England - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. - Geographic Orientation - Massachusetts - Geographic Orientation - New Hampshire - Topical - Ecology - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 6238 Reading Level: 4.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Beloved author of the classic The Great Kapok Tree, Lynne Cherry explores the true story of the Nashua River in Massachusetts in this nonfiction picture book about restoration, renewal, and environmental consciousness. Over 7,000 years ago Native Americans settled on the Nashua River, a beautiful and leafy valley. But the industrialization of nearby areas would lead to the deterioration of natural habitats. Each double spread examines brief periods of time when the river and surrounding areas teemed with wildlife. Lynne Cherry's contrasting illustrations of the lush valley and the eventual polluted river deliver an astonishing look at our dramatic need for conservation efforts. This pictorial history of the river, edging towards a hopeful scene of modern-day descendants of both Native Americans and European settlers who come together to combat pollution and restore the beauty of the river, is an intelligent tale that shows young readers how they can do their part in taking care of the world around them, one river at a time. |
Contributor Bio(s): Cherry, Lynne: - LYNNE CHERRY has devoted her life to sharing her concern about environmental issues with others. Her important children's books also include The Armadillo from Amarillo and two tales from the Amazon rain forest: The Great Kapok Tree and The Shaman's Apprentice. She lives in Washington, D.C. |