The mighty Danube is given admiring treatment here, with readers offered bright full-color photos and simple maps that show the river that spans much of central Europe, with details of its physical features, tributaries, and neighboring cities and countries described in clear accompanying text. Sprinkled throughout are glossary words (defined in the back matter) that make the title ideal as an anchor for geography classes. Other details, such as the existence of Roman settlements along the banks of the river, can serve as touchstones for history and social studies classes. Important details are also shared about the river today and its animals, plant life, and conservation efforts. Further reading suggestions and a link to the publisher’s website for additional resources round out the back matter in this entry in the River Adventures series (6 titles).