Settlements of the River Thames (Rivers Through Time)

By Rob Bowden

Book Overview

What protects London from flooding? Why is Windsor the surname of the British royal family? What is swan upping? This book follows a passage through time to explore important settlements along the River Thames. The journey starts with the foundation of London nearly 2,000 years ago and ends with Tilbury, the modern Thames port. The book also considers the changing role of the River Thames in the lives of the people living alongside it.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1403457263
• ISBN13: 9781403457264
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.3" x 0.3" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6