The Nile River
Animals of the Nile
Life Along the Nile
Fun Facts About the Nile
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This is the name of the longest river in the world.

Nile River

100

This large reptile, with sharp teeth, lives in the Nile River.

Crocodile

100

The people of Ancient Egypt used the Nile for this type of travel.

Boat travel or transportation

100

The Nile flows in this direction, which is the opposite of most rivers.

North

200

The Nile River is located on this continent.

Africa

200

This long, slithering animal can be found near the Nile.

Snake

200

Ancient Egyptians built these structures to honor their kings, thanks to the resources from the Nile.

Pyramids

200

The Nile River is over this many miles long.

4,000 miles

300

The ancient Egyptians used the Nile River for this important activity to grow food.

Farming

300

These birds with long legs and long necks often fish in the Nile’s waters.

Herons or storks

300

The Nile’s yearly floods helped people grow this important crop, used to make bread.

Wheat

300

The Nile River has two main parts, the White Nile and this other Nile.

The Blue Nile

400

The Nile River flows into this large body of water.

The Mediterranean Sea

400

This large animal, known for spending time in the water, is found in the Nile.

Hippo

400

The ancient Egyptians used this type of plant from the Nile to make paper.

Papyrus

400

The name “Nile” comes from a word that means this in Greek.

Valley

500

The Nile River helped this ancient civilization build pyramids and grow their cities.

Ancient Egypt

500

This type of fish, often found in the Nile, is known for its whisker-like barbels.

Catfish
500

The Nile River helps farmers grow crops because it leaves behind this rich soil.

Silt
500

This large desert surrounds much of the Nile River 

Sahara Desert