"A River Ran Wild: An Environmental History" by Lynne Cherry tells the story of the Nashua River in Massachusetts, tracing its journey from a pristine waterway, teeming with life, to a degraded industrial site, and back again to restoration. Through the eyes of both Native American and colonist perspectives, the book captures the profound connection between people and nature over time. It highlights the impact of human activity on the environment while celebrating efforts to revitalize the river. The narrative emphasizes the importance of respecting and protecting natural resources, illustrating how communities can work together to restore ecological health. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Reading Rainbow Books .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by Econo-Clad Books, Div. of American Cos. , Inc. .

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.