Books with author RobDe Bowden

The Yangtze's importance to the Chinese economy has earned it the name of "The Golden Waterway." We follow its incredible 3,915 mile (6,300 km) journey through rice paddies, dramatic gorges, and vast plains until we reach the heavily urbanized delta, where the Yangtze ends its journey in the East China Sea. By 2009, a section of the river and its surrounding area will become part of the world's biggest reservoir. In a few years time, much of what we will see on this stretch of the journey may be changed forever.

Where is the biggest street carnival in Europe? What happens at the ancient site of Stonehenge on Midsummer’s day? Where will you find a Scouser, a Brummie, or a Cockney? This book helps you discover what it is like to live in the United Kingdom. Find out what the countryside looks like and what people do for fun. Discover what the cities are like and what the people eat. There are lots of facts, figures, and photos to help you find the information you need.

Where is the biggest street carnival in Europe? What happens at the ancient site of Stonehenge on Midsummer’s day? Where will you find a Scouser, a Brummie, or a Cockney? This book helps you discover what it is like to live in the United Kingdom. Find out what the countryside looks like and what people do for fun. Discover what the cities are like and what the people eat. There are lots of facts, figures, and photos to help you find the information you need.

Africa is a continent of extremes. It has the world's largest desert (the Sahara), its longest river (the Nile) and one of its biggest geographical features (the Great Rift Valley). It is a continent of many different cultures, of extraordinary wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and great cities like Cairo, Nairobi and Lagos. But Africa is also the world's poorest region - a continent troubled by disease, hunger and conflict, and one that struggles to keep pace with the rest of the world. This authoritative new series describes the history, landscape, culture, economy and people of this continent. This title is also packed full of fascinating facts, maps and statistics. A statistical compendium at the back provides a handy reference guide for key statistical data.