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A River Ran Wild: An Environmental History
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A River Ran Wild: An Environmental History Paperback - 2002

by Lynne Cherry

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From the author of the beloved "The Great Kapok Tree" comes an enlightening story of restoration and renewal. Readers learn how the modern-day descendants of the Nashua Indians and European settlers were able to combat pollution and restore the beauty of the Nashua River in Massachusetts. Full-color illustrations.

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  • Title A River Ran Wild: An Environmental History
  • Author Lynne Cherry
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Clarion Books, U.S.A.
  • Date 2002-04-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated, Maps
  • Bookseller's Inventory # N12P-00865
  • ISBN 9780152163723 / 0152163727
  • Weight 0.43 lbs (0.20 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.98 x 10.96 x 0.13 in (22.81 x 27.84 x 0.33 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Reading level 670
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: New England
    • Cultural Region: Northeast U.S.
    • Ethnic Orientation: Native American
    • Geographic Orientation: Massachusetts
    • Geographic Orientation: New Hampshire
    • Topical: Ecology
  • Library of Congress subjects Nashua River (Mass. and N.H.) - History, Indians of North America - Nashua River
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 91012892
  • Dewey Decimal Code 974.44

Summary

From the author of the beloved classic The Great Kapok Tree, A River Ran Wild tells a story of restoration and renewal. Learn how the modern-day descendants of the Nashua Indians and European settlers were able to combat pollution and restore the beauty of the Nashua River in Massachusetts.

First line

LONG AGO a river ran wild through a land of towering forests.

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"An important, intelligently presented story."--Kirkus Reviews
"Readers will be moved to consider their personal impact on the environment and what they can do to make a difference."--Booklist
"An important contribution to literature."--School Library Journal