Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
6.7
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
5186
Points per Word
0.000193
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.03125
Series
Where People Live
Description
Living by Rivers by Morris and Neil explores how and why people have made their homes in river regions throughout history and around the world. The book describes the importance of rivers to civilization, including their role in transportation, farming, and industry. It also addresses modern issues concerning pollution and conservation.