"River Communities Past and Present" by Danielle Smith-Llera explores the rich tapestry of human life along rivers, highlighting how these waterways have shaped cultures, economies, and communities throughout history. The book details various river systems across the world, examining their roles as hubs of trade, transportation, and sustenance. Through engaging narratives and historical insights, it illustrates the connectedness of people to their environments, showcasing both the challenges and triumphs faced by river communities. Readers will discover the enduring significance of rivers in contemporary society while reflecting on their importance in the past and the ongoing impact of environmental changes. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Who Lived Here? .

This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-2nd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Capstone Press .

Danielle Smith-Llera's former life as a teacher led her to write books for young people. She has taught literature, writing, history, and visual arts to students ranging from elementary school to college. Danielle studied English and Visual Arts at Harvard University and exhibits her artwork internationally. As the spouse of a diplomat, she and her family have lived in Washington D. C. , New Delhi, India and Kingston, Jamaica.