water

Explores the origins and effects of water on the landscape including the formation of caves and deserts.

Explains the dangers affecting the water cycle and how the use of rivers, lakes, and underground waterways affects the environment.

Suggests projects to explore the properties of water and ways of putting them to use for floating and energy.

Discusses the properties and sources of water and its uses, including newer applications such as hydroelectricity. Includes experiments and projects throughout.

In the tradition of Aldo Leopold's seminal work, A Sand County Almanac, For Love of Lakes focuses on the lakes, ponds, and waters outside your very home and the intricacies of these ecosystems. --publisher's description.

Discusses the current state of the plant and animal life in the five Great Lakes and speculates about the future of the lakes and the ecosystems they contain.

Introduces children to the Earth's water cycle, describing the different parts of the cycle and how they influence everyday life.

Discusses the importance of water for plant, animal, and human life, looks at how water is used, reviews the water cycle, and explains where water comes from, how it is cleaned, and the problem of pollution.

Discusses water, which covers three-quarters of the earth's surface, as a source of energy.

"A colorful survey of water rides, including their boats or slides and other features, descriptions of the ride experience, and a brief history. Famous water rides such as Splash Mountain are spotlighted"--.