Rivers, streams and lakes are important natural environments that are used in many different ways. They can provide essential drinking water, can be harnessed for electricity or enjoyed by people for recreational activities. Text forms include a recount and a poster. Gold level titles introduce children to more complex sentences with an average length of 10 words and help to develop reading strategies such as breaking long words down into syllables. For children who prefer to read non-fiction texts, the PM Plus Non-fiction titles offer carefully researched information thematically linked to key learning areas. The texts are supported with superb photography and realistic illustrations. #pm19-offer