The Bird in the Waterfall: A Natural History of Oceans, Rivers and Lakes

There is nothing in the universe like water. It is unique, a chemical anomaly and without it there could be no life on earth. It is little wonder that for thousands of years people the world over have expressed awe, delight and reverence for this life-giving and mysterious substance. "The Bird in the Waterfall" is a celebration of the wonders of water and a lively foray into the nature of rivers, lakes and oceans. With engaging text and illustrations, author Jerry Dennis and illustrator Glenn Wolff explore waterfalls and seeping springs, ocean waves and tidal bores, whirligig beetles and torrent ducks, mermaids and manatees. "The Bird in the Waterfall" blends interesting and unusual scientific research with historical anecdotes, mariner's tales, folklore and personal observations to address dozens of age-old aquatic mysteries: Why do rivers meander? How do migrating marine animals navigate so unerringly across thousands of miles of open ocean? What are the sources of hot springs and geysers? Of tsunamis and rogue waves? Of the colors of water? Why do we gather in crowds to watch falling water and crashing surf? Why do we throw coins in fountains?

At the heart of "The Bird in the Waterfall" is a passionate appreciation for the magic, music and poetry of water, and an appeal for the protection of this most precious of the earth's resources."A delightful book about watery places and the life therein." " — Booklist"

• Author
• Jerry Dennis

• Format
• hardcover

• Pages
• 340

• Publisher
• HarperCollins Publishers

• Language
• english

• ISBN
• 978-0-06-017094-3

• EAN
• 9780060170943

• Release date
• 1996