"Traveling from Lake Victoria in Burundi, to Cairo, Egypt, readers will explore the world's longest river as they learn about the landscape, ancient civilizations, and historic landmarks on the Nile, as well as the people who currently rely on river"--Provided by publisher.

A Nile journey -- Lake Victoria -- The White Nile -- The Great Swamp -- Where rivers meet -- The Blue Nile -- The cataracts -- Taming the flood -- Aswan to Luxor -- Farming the Nile -- From Luxor to Cairo -- Cairo -- The Nile Delta.