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This book looks at homes built beside, over, or on top of water in cities such as Venice and Hong Kong, and high in the Andes Mountains on Lake Titicaca. Detailed photos show what these kinds of homes are made from, what they look like inside, and how people living near water are affected by flooding, soil erosion, hurricanes and water pollution.Contents
Contents : what is a waterside home; old and new homes; floating homes; building a waterside home; inside a waterside home; the weather; the environment; school and play; going to work; getting around; where in the world; my own floating home; glossary; further information; index;Additional Info
Includes a map to locate the places studied in this book. Examines two houses in detail and helps you to identify the differences and similarities between them.
