water

Instructions for simple experiments which explain various properties of water.

"Explains how the shape of Earth is changed by weathering and erosion from water, ice, wind, and gravity. It is this wearing away that carves out valleys, causes trees to topple over, and creates or destroys good farmland. Examples of changes to landforms help show young readers the effects of weathering and erosion."--From the publisher.

"Brockovich warns that America's water crisis isn't looming on the horizon--it's already here . . . [as] the most precious resource on planet Earth is alarmingly polluted by toxins, hazardous waste, lead, fracking chemicals, and more. . . She writes about the effects of climate change that have caused droughts in some areas and flooding in others, and shows how this is affecting us economically as well as destroying lives and property. She lays out the facts, and gives us the tools to take steps--large and small--to make changes in our own counties, cities and towns, and help to preserve our selves, our water, our planet"--Provided by publisher.

Gases are all around us, and they're an important part of living on our planet, but some facts about gases are shocking. This engaging book takes readers on a fun-filled journey of experiments and exploration.

Flooded with gusting wind, unrelenting rain, and neighborly heroes, the true survival stories in this title are sure to sweep readers off their feet.

" ... covers content and skills for Option A for Paper 1 of the IBDP Geography syllabus (for first examinations 2019). The 124 page book is profusely illustrated, and follows the order, content and organisation of the syllabus precisely... with detailed case studies from all parts of the world. Student questions and exercises encourage critical thinking skills and a spirit of enquiry"--Publisher provided.

An examination of the water cycle and the importance of water.

Introduce children to the natural world with this fresh, bold, and bright nonfiction book! Follow the journey of water, from raindrops to rivers and then back to the clouds. Children have lots of questions about the world around them, and this book helps them discover many amazing and wonderful scientific facts about nature. The charming collage-effect illustrations are inspired by farms and scenery that the illustrator sees around her home in New Hampshire. Lively texts engage children and make this book a favorite to return to again and again. There are also Notes to Parents and Teachers at the end to encourage further exploration and learning.

Text and color photographs introduce water.

Contains facts, charts, and statistics from a variety of sources that provide information about water, discussing water use, surface and ground water, drinking water, oceans and coastal waters, wetlands, water in the arid West, and acid rain. Includes a glossary and references.