Bibliograph

The Tigris and Euphrates, rivers of the fertile crescent, by Gary Miller

Type

Label

The Tigris and Euphrates, rivers of the fertile crescent, by Gary Miller

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Tigris and Euphrates

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

449848372

Responsibility statement

by Gary Miller

Series statement

Rivers around the world

Sub title

rivers of the fertile crescent

Summary

The Tigris and Euphrates rivers surround a region once known as Mesopotamia, the "cradle" of ancient civilizations that included Sumer, Babylonia, and Assyria. This book follows both rivers from where they begin in Turkey, travel down through northern Syria and Iraq, and join to form the Shatt al Arab before emptying into the Persian Gulf. Historically, the Tigris and the Euphrates supplied water for farming of the surrounding plain. Today, the region's economy still depends on the rivers for irrigation and electricity, but the building of canals, dikes, and dams is a threat to natural habitats and wildlife. Tension between countries competing for water is also an issue

Table Of Contents

Between the rivers -- From the mountains to the Gulf -- Life along the rivers -- Travel and commerce -- An uncertain future

Target audience

juvenile

Classification