Rio Grande: From the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of Mexico

by Peter Lourie

Book Overview

After the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, the Rio Grande is the third longest river in the United States. In its 1,885-mile course to the sea and in the history that has unfolded on its banks, it is... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1563978962
• ISBN13: 9781563978968
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 10.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 6 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 1

Customer Reviews

Rio Grande From the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of Mexico

The Rio Grande River (Great River) is the third longest river in the United States that divides Mexico and the US. Peter Lourie travels the entire river from it's headwaters in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado to the Gulf of Mexico. This is a wonderful account of his travels on this grand river. The history, rich land and people of the Rio Grande are captured in the detailed and colorful photographs. Each region that the Rio Grande travels through is unique and beautiful. I admire Peter Lourie because he is very respectful of the people and the delicate land of the Rio Grande. He did a wonderful job in illustrating the beauty and importance of this remarkable river. I absolutely enjoyed this book because the Rio Grande is very close to home!