Fascinating Facts • The Nile River in Egypt is the world’s longest river, but the Amazon River in Brazil moves the most water • The world’s largest freshwater lake is Lake Baikal in Russia • The highest temperature ever recorded in the world is 136°F (58°C) in the Sahara Genre Nonfiction Comprehension Skill Main Idea and Details Text Features • Glossary • Headings Scott Foresman Social Studies ISBN 0-328-14822-9 ì