water supply

Discusses the importance of water to life on Earth, looks at the problem of diminishing water supplies, and examines efforts to regulate water demand.

Describes issues concerning water that people from around the world face, such as shortages, droughts, and water-borne diseases, and offers suggestions on how readers can get involved in helping address them.

Looks at water-supply for children, focusing on the three forms of water, change in water, and why water molecules change.

An introduction to water and energy conservation that discusses the importance of protecting natural resources, and provides information on recycling and ways to conserve.

Explains how vital water is to human survival, and examines where water comes from, along with the ways children in Peru, Mauritania, the United States, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Tajikistan use this natural resource.

Examines the environmental, social, and economic issues involved in the use of freshwater around the world.

"Access to clean, fresh water is vital for all humans, but in many parts of the world, getting water is not as simple as turning on the tap. Contaminated water, especially in impoverished areas, kills millions of people a year, while warming oceans, Arctic melt, and disappearing rainforests are a threat to the environment. This book shows how humans use water and how we can help preserve it in the wake of these threats. Statistics and fact boxes help readers understand various issues related to water, from drought and flooding to desalination and pollution"--Amazon.

Describes issues concerning water that people from around the world face, such as shortages, droughts, and water-bornediseases.

"The founder of 'charity:water' describes the unlikely establishment of his nonprofit and the renowned transparency, marketing, and model that have helped it take a leading role in addressing the world's water crisis"--OCLC.

"Explores the causes of the freshwater crisis and ways students can participate in being more mindful of water availability and their own personal water use"--Publisher.