This book takes a simple look at what it means to live by a river. It examines basic geographical features, why people choose to live there and the risks people might have because of living by a river, such as flooding.
Places We Live Series
This series delves into the profound connections between people and the places they call home. It explores how environments shape our lives, memories, and identities. Each installment immerses readers in a unique landscape or community, uncovering hidden narratives and shared human experiences. It's a celebration of the power of place and its lasting impact on the human spirit.
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This book takes a simple look at what it means to live in a desert. It examines basic geographical features, why people choose to live there and dangers people might have because of living in a desert, such as extreme weather conditions.
This book takes a simple look at what it means to live on a mountain. The book also looks at how people adapt to living on mountains and the different things both adults and children can do in their daily lives, such as wearing special clothes to protect against the weather, to enjoying the views.
This book takes a simple look at what it means to live in a valley. The book also looks at how people adapt to living in a valley and the different things people do in their daily lives, from mining rock and minerals, to going hiking!
Living Beside the Ocean
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Exploring the experience of coastal living, this book delves into geographical features that define seaside areas and the reasons people are drawn to them. It addresses the potential risks, including flooding and erosion, while highlighting how communities adapt to these challenges. The narrative provides a comprehensive understanding of life by the sea, blending environmental insights with human resilience.
It examines what you can find in a city, why people choose to live there and the risks people might have because of living in a city, such as pollution. The book also looks at how people adapt to living in cities and the different things people can do in their daily lives, from working in a skyscraper to visiting the zoo!