Cambridge Primary Geography has been specially written for the revised national curriculum at key stage 2. Each Cambridge Primary Geography topic covers the content of one Study Unit and provides stimulating and enjoyable activities suitable for children of a wide range of abilities. This text covers one of the thematic studies identified by the national curriculum, and introduces children to both the processes and environmental aspects of the topic. Rivers are examined at a range of scales and in a variety of contexts, including a small-scale local study, and rivers in the UK, US, China, Germany and Africa. The 'story' of the river is explored, as are features such as meanders and waterfalls. Environmental issues such as the use and control of rivers, their impact on the landscape, and pollution and management are examined through stimulating enquiry-based activities and excellent illustrations and photographs.

 

This book is part of a book series called Cambridge Primary Geography .

This book is suitable for Key Stage 2. KS2 covers school years 4, 5 and 6, and ages 8-11 years. A key stage is any of the fixed stages into which the national curriculum is divided, each having its own prescribed course of study. At the end of each stage, pupils are required to complete standard assessment tasks.

There are 49 pages in this book. This book was published 1998 by Cambridge University Press .

This book has the following chapters: Introduction: What is a river?; 1. The water cycle; 2. Beginnings and ends; 3. Drainage areas; 4. Rivers at work; 5. River valleys and waterfalls; 6. Flood plains; 7. Mysterious meanders; 8. Deltas and estuaries; 9. Rivers and industry; 10. Enjoying rivers; 11. Controlling rivers; 12. Looking at a local river; 13. Some great world rivers; Conclusion: Why are rivers important?