Overview
The Arkansas River flows through the heart of the United States -- from the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, through the vast rolling prairies of the Great Plains, and into the Mississippi River. The river flows mainly through fields and ranchland, making agriculture the main industry along its course. These farms are the most productive in the United States. In addition, the cities along the Arkansas River are home to high-technology industries.Synopsis
The Arkansas River flows through the heart of the United States -- from the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, through the vast rolling prairies of the Great Plains, and into the Mississippi River. The river flows mainly through fields and ranchland, making agriculture the main industry along its course. These farms are the most productive in the United States. In addition, the cities along the Arkansas River are home to high-technology industries.
Greg M. Romaneck - Children's Literature
The Arkansas River is one of the few geographic locations in the United States that owes its pronunciation to court action. In 1881 the issue of how "Arkansas" was to be pronounced was litigated. In the end the pronunciation used to describe the state of "Arkansas" as opposed to that of "Kansas" was determined to be appropriate for this riverway. This seemingly arcane but yet interesting fact is one of many regarding the Arkansas River that readers will encounter in The Arkansas River. This well-written and illustrated book includes a wealth of information about one of the longest and least well known rivers in the United States. As Jackson points out in this volume of the "Rivers of North America" series, the Arkansas River passes through some of the richest farmland in the world. This is a river that has helped to shape the lives of the generations of people who have lived along or near its banks. Further, the Arkansas River is habitat for a wealth of plant and animal life. The story of this river, its people, the life forms that live in and near it, as well as the historical events that occurred in this region are all touched upon in this excellent work. This book is a fine study of a river and its surrounding region and will be a valuable resource to students of geography. 2004, Gareth Stevens Publishing, Ages 9 to 14.
Editorials
Children's Literature
The Arkansas River is one of the few geographic locations in the United States that owes its pronunciation to court action. In 1881 the issue of how "Arkansas" was to be pronounced was litigated. In the end the pronunciation used to describe the state of "Arkansas" as opposed to that of "Kansas" was determined to be appropriate for this riverway. This seemingly arcane but yet interesting fact is one of many regarding the Arkansas River that readers will encounter in The Arkansas River. This well-written and illustrated book includes a wealth of information about one of the longest and least well known rivers in the United States. As Jackson points out in this volume of the "Rivers of North America" series, the Arkansas River passes through some of the richest farmland in the world. This is a river that has helped to shape the lives of the generations of people who have lived along or near its banks. Further, the Arkansas River is habitat for a wealth of plant and animal life. The story of this river, its people, the life forms that live in and near it, as well as the historical events that occurred in this region are all touched upon in this excellent work. This book is a fine study of a river and its surrounding region and will be a valuable resource to students of geography. 2004, Gareth Stevens Publishing, Ages 9 to 14.— Greg M. Romaneck