water-supply

This book examines water from every angle, both physical and social. It covers the water cycle, uses of water, and water's role in shaping the planet, ending with a discussion of potable water as a nonrenewable resource and suggestions for conserving water.

Noria is slated to become a tea master like her father. In the far north of the Scandinavian Union, now located within the power state of New Qian, Noria knows this is a great responsibility because tea masters know the location of hidden water sources. When Noria's father dies, she is threatened and asked to give up her knowledge. Resistance means imprisonment and/or death and Noria is forced to make a choice between knowledge and freedom.

Discusses the problems of obtaining clean water throughout history, some of the solutions such as the Roman aqueducts, sewer systems, and desalination plants, and how clean water is factor in many current issues including social justice, terrorism, and climate change.

"Alemitu lives with her mother in a poor village in Ethiopia, where she must walk miles for water and hunger roars in her belly. Even though life is difficult, she dreams of someday knowing more about the world. When her mother has no choice but to leave her at an orphanage to give her a chance at a better life, an American family adopts Alemitu"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a collection of articles that look at a variety of freshwater policy problems.

Discusses causes of and possible solutions to the water crisis.

Learn where our water comes from and how it is renewed through the hydrologic cycle. Witness efforts to conserve and protect water resources in the Great Lakes, southern Florida, and elsewhere.