A Question of Geography: How Can a River Just Vanish? - Clive Gifford

A fun, quirky geography series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask!Why aren't rivers good climbers? Do you need an ox to make an oxbow lake? And just what is so special about sediment? Find out the answers to all these questions and much more in A Question of Geography: Rivers!With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into geography in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, maps, photos and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to.Perfect reading for curious young geographers aged 8 and up.Contents: Where does a river start? / How does a stream become a torrent? / Why aren't rivers good climbers? / Are there really secret rivers? / How can water smash rock? / What's special about sediment? / How can one river power 5 million homes? / Do you need an ox to make an oxbow lake? / Why won't waterfalls sit still?/ Whose river home can be spied from space? / How can a river just ... vanish? / Can robots save rivers? / Quick-fire questionsTitles in the series:A Question of Geography: What Makes Land Wobble? and other questions about earthquakesA Question of Geography: Do Tigers Live in the Taiga? and other questions about biomesA Question of Geography: Can a Mountain Really Grow?: and other questions about mountainsA Question of Geography: How Can it Rain Fish?: and other questions about weatherA Question of Geography: Can a River Just Vanish?: and other questions about rivers A Question of Geography: Why is a Volcano Selfie a Bad Idea?: and other questions about volcanoesA Question of Geography: What Makes a Mega City Mega?: and other questions about settlementsA Question of Geography: How Can a Tree Turn into Rock?: and other questions about natural resources