Great Rivers of the World | 誠品線上

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內容簡介 尼伯龍根寶藏位於萊茵河的何處？哪一條河流有助於標記本初子午線？為什麼人們要去印度瓦拉那西朝聖？為什麼湄公河在越南被稱為「九龍河」？密西西比河，為什麼又稱老人河？它如何將美國分區，卻又將他們緊緊聯繫在一起？本書以跨頁彩色地圖介紹每一條河，沿途提供相關自然、人文小故事，與迷人的歷史細節，如密西西比河沿途的貓王、馬克吐溫故事靈感來源、1904舉辦奧運的聖路易（St. Louis）…；奧里諾科河（Orinoco）沿途與外界隔絕亞諾馬米人、具代表的紫藍金剛鸚鵡…，認識河流帶來的文明、繁榮。作者另外帶讀者一窺即將失去的的動植物棲息地和珍貴生態，提升年輕學子環境保護意識。Spend hours navigating the world's great rivers in this vibrant, fact-filled book for kids that blends geography, history, and culture.Where in the Rhein does the Nibelung Treasure lie? What river helps mark the prime meridian? Why do people make pilgrimages to the Indian city of Benares? Why is the Mekong called the "Nine Dragon " river in Vietnam? How does the Mississippi divide and unite the United States? These and hundreds of other facts are explored in this wonderfully illustrated atlas of the world's great rivers. Each spread in this book offers a colorful map packed with drawings, figures, and facts. Cities that border the rivers are highlighted, as are distinct flora and fauna, significant natural and human-made features, and fascinating historical details. A "biography " of each river describes where it flows, and its importance to the communities it passes through. Special attention is given to the ecological health of the rivers-those that are thriving and those in danger of losing their valuable habitats. Along the way, young readers will come to understand the enormous impact that rivers have on our lives, while learning valuable information in a way that will spark their curiosity and imagination."

作者介紹

作者介紹 VOLKER MEHNERT is a journalist, travel writer, and author of a children's biography of the explorer Alexander von Humboldt. MARTIN HAAKE has created illustrated works for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Penguin Books, and Volkswagen. His illustrations have earned him several awards, including the German Art Directors Club's silver medal, of which he is a two-time recipient. He lives in Berlin, Germany.

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