Rivers of the Rainforest!

• The Amazon River is in South America.

• The Amazon River is over 7,000 kilometers long

​​The Amazon River

​​The Congo River

• ​The Mekong River flows through parts of Asia.

• It starts in the snowy mountains and ends in the sea.

​​The Mekong River

• ​ The Congo River is in Africa.

• It's the deepest river in the world

• Many animals come to rivers to drink water.

• Rivers are like nurseries where baby fish and tadpoles grow up.

• Some animals follow rivers when they move to new places.

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​How do Rivers Help Animals?

• Rivers give water to plants and trees, helping them grow tall and green.

• Rivers help seeds move and find new places to grow.

• Rivers bring good "food" called "silt" to the soil. This helps plants grow big and strong.

​How do Rivers Help Plants?

• Rivers give us fresh water to drink and stay healthy.

• People catch fish and other yummy things from rivers to eat.

• People use rivers to travel in boats and also have fun, like swimming!

How do Rivers Help Humans?

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