water conservation

Examines the potential for a serious global water crisis, the effects of global warming on water supplies, and ways to keep nations from going to war over water.

Discusses various issues related to water supply, covering decreasing supplies, damage caused by the building of dams, wasting irrigation water, overuse of ground water, and access to freshwater, and including two case studies for each as well as advice on what that reader can do to help.

Kelly teaches her brother about conserving water and the water cycle after she notices he has not been turning the faucet off all the way.

Describes the sources of freshwater on the earth and ways people can conserve water.

Discusses how human activities and carelessness are polluting Earth's water supply and what must be done to clean it up.

Illustrations and simple rhyming text show the importance of water to children and every living thing.

Explores water lore and science, focusing on the present-day challenges of pollution and ecological destruction of the Earth's waters.

Presents pro-con essays about more than thirty alphabetically arranged topics related to water and the environment around the world since 1945.

Identifies the sources of Earth's water, looks at the water cycle, explains the many different uses and needs for water, and discusses ways to conserve water and reduce water pollution.

Discusses water's sources, uses, and shortages; water quality problems and management programs; and what individuals can do to ensure cleaner water.