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Flowing water twists and turns across the land. Rivers make new pathways on earth. Listen to Rivers to learn about the importance of these water highways.

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When on land, rivers, lakes, and oceans appear flat. With the aid of satellites, these bodies of water appear to have many designs! Explore the art of nature and how satellites detect the temperature of the many bodies of water around the globe.

For thousands of years, the Elwha river flowed north to the sea. The river churned with salmon, which helped feed bears, otters, and eagles. The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, known as the Strong People located in the Pacific Northwest, were grateful for the river's abundance. All that changed in the 1790s when strangers came who did not understand the river's gifts. The strangers built dams, and the environmental consequences were disastrous. 

Have you ever wondered how a river forms, which animals live near rivers, or where those rivers lead? Rivers are a vital part of life and the ecosystem. Rivers help transport water to humans and animals as well. It can also be used to create energy. Water from rivers can end up in many different places downstream!

When oil spills, workers hurry to clean the land and water. But oil spills can also affect every animal that lives in the area. Who helps these wild animals? On the East Coast, a team from Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research rushes to the scene to save as many as possible. Follow along to learn how these experts capture oiled animals and treat them quickly and safely so that they may be returned to the wild. This illustrated nonfiction is based on the extensive experience of the Oiled Wildlife Response Team at Tri-State.

Perhaps you’ve seen an otter swimming and playing at a zoo or aquarium, but do you know how do these amazing animals live in the wild? Most are found in freshwater habitats, while others make their home in coastal kelp forests or can be found feeding along rocky shores.

Cuando el petróleo se derrama, los trabajadores se apuran en limpiar la tierra y el agua. Pero los derrames de petróleo también pueden afectar a los animales que viven en la zona. ¿Quién ayuda a estos animales? En la Costa Este un equipo de Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research se apresura para llegar al lugar y salvar a la mayor cantidad de animales posible.

Take the plunge into the strangest, spookiest, and most fascinating rivers around the world in this companion to Spooky Lakes—the New York Times and Indiebound bestseller from TikTok star and educator Geo Rutherford. From Geo Rutherford—the creator of the hit series Spooky Lake Month (over...

Quizás has visto una nutria nadando y jugando en un zoológico o acuario, pero, ¿sabes cómo viven estos animales asombrosos en la naturaleza? A la mayoría se les encuentra en hábitats de agua dulce, mientras que otras hacen sus hogares en bosques de algas costeros o pueden ser encontradas alimentándose en litorales rocosos. Hay muchas similitudes entre las nutrias de río y las nutrias de mar, pero también hay vastas diferencias.

Spark curiosity during your next family road trip with a thrilling STEM adventure following a water drop to the ocean. Perfect for screen-free entertainment or afternoon quiet time, this immersive audio journey transforms learning into an imaginative field trip. Kids will ride imaginary leaves...

Spark screen-free curiosity with a playful children's nature adventure exploring the wildlife of ponds and streams. Perfect for inquisitive young minds during family road trips or quiet afternoons, this immersive audio journey reveals the magical, muddy ecosystems living just outside your door...

Unlock the engineering secrets of how massive walls conquer rushing rivers in this thrilling educational STEM adventure. Perfect for your next family road trip or quiet afternoon listening, this engaging journey transforms complex physics into an imaginative playground. Young listeners will feel...

Dive into a playful children's science adventure exploring the mysterious marine habitats where rivers meet the ocean. Perfect for family road trips or engaging homeschool listening, this immersive audio journey transforms big environmental concepts into accessible, kid-sized discoveries. Your...

Transform your next family road trip into a playful children's science adventure exploring earth's giant rivers of ice. Guided by a warm, gently goofy narrator, young listeners will soar over snowy mountains and frozen valleys to meet slow-moving, powerful glacial giants. It is the perfect...

Dive into a playful Earth science adventure and discover the hidden underwater rivers that secretly control our planet. Perfect for an entertaining family road trip or an engaging afternoon of screen-free learning, this energetic audio journey turns the deep sea into a giant, global conveyor...

A picture book biography of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, the remarkable conservationist and naturalist who worked tirelessly to protect the Florida Everglades. As an environmental journalist and conservationist, Marjory Stoneman Douglas spent her life fighting to preserve the Florida Everglades...

Every inch of the United States is in a river’s watershed. But in 1966, one of our most important watersheds was dying. Dead fish washed up on the Hudson River’s shores, and the once-clear water reeked of oil. With too much pollution to support human or animal life, America’s “First River” was in too deep—until a Riverkeeper, a pioneering group of environmental activists, fought to get rivers around the globe out of troubled waters. Nonfiction pro Nancy Castaldo showcases Riverkeeper’s achievements and the intersection of science and activism.