Let rivers flow this spring issue of A Year and a Day Magazine, Issue 17 and learn all about the wonder and beauty of rivers.

As the snow and ice melts away in the spring, riversroar awakewith sound. Rivers and riverbanks are home to a rich variety of plants and animals and are wonderfully diverse habitats. Throughout human history, humans have revered and recognized the power of rivers, using themfor transportation, as territory markers, and as sources of food.

In this issue,you will read three traditional tales that help answer some questions about riverssuch as, how are they formedand who makes the river their home? By the time youfinish reading this issue, you will be able to make a river swimmer, create a dot painting, write a river song, bake a beaver tail... and so much more!