Learn about a drop of water's journey through Nature.

"Leaves and bacteria, insects and fish, bears and people, too--we're all part of one big circle of growing and eating and living"--Inside front flap.

Rivers run, oceans flow. Ever wondered, what's below? Let's explore, take a dive... The underwater world's alive! Opens up to create a free-standing globe, with a magnetic enclosure.

A vibrant, richly illustrated concertina book that takes the reader on a journey down the river, from the source high up in the mountains all the way to the sea, venturing down surging waterfalls and past meandering turns, whilst exploring the remarkable relationship between humans, animals, nature and rivers.

"In this nonfiction picture book, a stream narrates its own natural history as it flows from its headwaters in the mountains to its mouth in the lowlands, introducing the plants and animals that line its banks and live in its waters"--

"Explains what rivers and streams are, describes the characteristics of these diverse and widespread environments, and shows how various species of animals and plants have adapted to life in these habitats."--

Examines why rivers and streams important to life on Earth, including the relationships among rivers, humans, aquatic animals, and the rest of natural world.