water supply

The author details how he ignored naysayers and was able to bring electricity and running water to his Malawian village when he built a makeshift windmill out of scrap metal and spare parts.

Examines some of the negative effects of human activity on the planet, focusing on threats to the water supply, with discussion of the causes and impact of water shortages, and a look at sustainable solutions.

Two young scientists join forces with the supervisor of the town's water supply to try to solve the mystery of what is causing the strange death and malformation of animals in their small town.

Discusses the importance of water and its conservation, covering how to save it, how it is cleaned and reused, pollution, ice, the melting of the polar caps, and emergencies around the world, and includes a glossary.

Presents a practical guide that addresses the major issues in the management and use of the earth's water resources, and examines the effects of water and air pollution on the earth.

Explains the basic properties of water, as well as how it is treated and piped to and from the home.

Introduces the three states of water and explains how it changes as the molecules that make it up respond to changes in temperature and air dryness.

Discusses the causes and effects of drought, including the dust storms that devastated the Great Plains during the 1930's and other periods of disastrous drought and famine throughout history.

Using simple text and pictures, gives examples of ways we use water.

Provides information about Earth's water supplies, tracing the cycle by which the water moves around the world; discusses the damage that has been done to water by people and industry; and looks at efforts to eliminate water pollution.