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When the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in 1985, eleven-year-old Salva becomes separated from his family and must walk with other Dinka tribe members through southern Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya in search of safe haven. Based on the life of Salva Dut, who, after emigrating to America in 1996, began a project to dig water wells in Sudan.

When a strange rain falls bearing a fatal, contagious disease, Ruby finds herself alone with the only drinkable water quickly running out.

A little crocodile cannot get himself to like water, and then finds out the reason why.

"This picture book poetically explores the many things water can be--from home maker and ship breaker to cloud fluffer and fire snuffer. Backmatter provides additional explanations"--Provided by publisher.

"From bestselling author Alex Prud'homme, a remarkable work--part investigative report, part intellectual adventure story, part call to action--that shows how access to fresh water is the planet's most pressing isssue in the twenty-first century"--.

Describes the Earth's water sources, salt water, and freshwater.

Explains the stages of the water cycle and how the water cycle impacts the earth's water supply.

What happens when you find yourself stranded in the big outdoors, without a phone or computer in sight? Don't panic! With these great survival ideas, you'll learn how to build a shelter from sticks, light a fire without matches, send signals to call for help, find and store water, and much more. Devised and tested by an expert in outdoor activities, these exciting projects bring you the thrill of surviving in the wild, using nature's resources—and your own!.

Provides an overview of how clouds turn into thunderstorms. Describes how clouds form, different types of clouds, and what causes lightning and thunder. Also discusses storm safety. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and sources of additional information.

Describes daily life before clean water became available, and traces the history and development of the process. Also features fact boxes, activities, diagrams, a timeline, a glossary of terms, and trivia.