Bibliograph

The Yangtze, China's majestic river, by Molly Aloian ; series consultant, Michael E. Ritter

Type

Label

The Yangtze, China's majestic river, by Molly Aloian ; series consultant, Michael E. Ritter

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Yangtze

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

449848379

Responsibility statement

by Molly Aloian ; series consultant, Michael E. Ritter

Series statement

Rivers around the world

Sub title

China's majestic river

Summary

The mighty Yangtze River, the third-longest river in the world, is the birthplace of Chinese civilization. This book takes readers along this ancient transportation route, strategic natural boundary, and lifeblood of an agricultural society. The river flows eastward from the Tibetan Plateau, crossing thousands of miles before emptying into the East China Sea. Today, the river basin is home to about one-third of China's population. The near completion of the Three Gorges Dam has displaced more than a million people and changed the river's ecosystem dramatically. Built to control flooding, make the river more navigable, and supply energy, some fear it will harm the region's environment

Table Of Contents

River to heaven -- The mighty Yangtze -- Flowing through history -- Travel and commerce -- The river today -- Comparing the world's rivers

Target audience

juvenile

Classification