Map Your Planet: Rivers and Coasts

Explore Earth's geography through the Map Your Planet series.

Find out everything you need to know about rivers and coasts and follow these features on real-life maps. Learn about the path of a river, from its source to its mouth, and how the power of water shapes the coastline. Discover the many ways in which humans use water and how rivers and coasts are connected to the water cycle.

Explore geography through maps with the Map Your Planet series. See key geography topics in action, as case studies are brought to life with large, detailed maps. Discover the importance of mapping and how maps are created and kept up-to-date.