Rivers of the world,

Surveys the Sacramento River and Valley history, describing early Indian tribal life, exploration by the Spanish and by American trappers, the influx of settlers brought by the discovery of gold, agricultural problems and growth, and irrigation and flood control projects.

Describes the Congo River from ancient times to the present, and discusses what must be done to protect and preserve this river and the surrounding region.

Traces the history of the 2,290 mile river that flows from the hills of northern Russia to the Caspian Sea.

Describes the importance of the Ganges to past and present India showing how the river has influenced the civilization and the culture of the country.

Describes the course of the Colorado River, its impact on the land through which it flows and on the people living nearby, dams and canals used to harness the river's water, and controversies surrounding its use.

Describes life along the river whose basin supports one-tenth of the human race.

Describes the discovery and exploration of the river which supplies water and electric power to the Panama Canal, and tells of the problems of construction, development, and operation of the Panama Railroad and the Panama Canal.

A profile of the Niger, Africa's 2600-mile river that flows north for over half its course.

A survey of the geography, history, and economics of the lands of Jordan and Israel as they have been influenced by the Jordan River which flows from Mt. Hermon to the Dead Sea.

A profile of one of the twelve longest rivers in the world emphasizing its influence on the lives of the people who live near it.

Details the geologic features of America's second longest river, describes the human communities, ecosystems, and wildlife habitats in or near the river, and examines the causes of the current depletion of the water and efforts to restore this natural resource.

A survey of the historical, social, and economic value of the Columbia River and its basin, and its influence on the development of the Northwestern United States.

Records the flow of the quiet waterway known as "Old Father Thames," describing the English landscape through which it passes and events which have made history on the river.