The Rhine: Europe's River Highway (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780778774693)

The Rhine River begins in the Swiss Alps and flows through central Europe before reaching the Netherlands, where it empties into the North Sea. This engaging book highlights this major transportation route in Western Europe and its scenic stretches of fairytale castles and picturesque vineyards. Sadly, by the mid-20th century, the waters were polluted by waste from farms and factories from major cities, such as Basel, Strasbourg, Cologne, and Rotterdam. Cooperation by Switzerland, France, Germany, and the Netherlands has helped restore the river's health, but scientists warn that the Rhine's water is getting warmer because of power plants and is threatening native wildlife.

Author: Gary G. Miller
ISBN-10: 0778774694
ISBN-13: 9780778774693
Publisher: Crabtree Classics
Language: English
Published: 01/15/2010
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 10.31h x 9.17w x 0.10d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.7
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 136061 / Rhine: Europe's River Highway


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2010 pg. 90