Offers 12 fascinating facts about both flowing and still bodies of water. From the Nile River in Africa to the Great Lakes of North America, full-color spreads highlight the key features of the world s freshwaters.

Flowing waters carry salt to the oceans -- The Nile is the world's longest river -- Many animals live in Freshwater ecosystems -- The Amazon River flows through the rain forest -- Still waters have no current -- A melting glacier formed the Great Lakes -- Plants help keep fresh water healthy -- Lake Victoria is Africa's largest lake -- Wetlands protect other ecosystems -- Humans affect freshwater ecosystems -- People depend on freshwater ecosystems -- People can help care for freshwater ecosystems.