The Missouri River
Download or Read eBook The Missouri River PDF written by Leon Gray and published by Gareth Stevens Learning Library. This book was released on 2003-07-03 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Leon Gray |
Publisher | : Gareth Stevens Learning Library |
Total Pages | : 38 |
Release | : 2003-07-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 0836837584 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780836837582 |
Rating | : 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Missouri River by : Leon Gray
Book excerpt: The Missouri River takes the prize as the longest river in North America. Starting life in the Rocky Mountains of Montana, the river cuts through the Great Plains before emptying into the Mississippi River. It used to flood so often and wash away so much soil that it was nicknamed "Big Muddy." Once dams had tamed the river's power, the farms and cities along its banks began to benefit from irrigation water and inexpensive electricity. Book jacket.