water pollution

"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.

Examines the role of science and technology in managing water, discusses the properties of water, its effects on the landscape, availability issues, pollution, and solutions, and includes case studies.

Presents the different types of water pollution in lakes and rivers, the dangers of water pollution, and what can be done to help reduce it.

"Disasters like Love Canal and more recently in Flint, Michigan, happened slowly over years, and caused lasting damage. ... this book chronicles each disaster's story, and even the resulting legal battles. ... Statistics on each spread communicate the impact of the disasters ... The final pages aim to engage readers in environmental conversation and good citizenship through specific ways that affect our water."--Publisher's website.

Invisible microbes cause sickness by invading our bodies and multiplying. But doctors didn't always know that sickness was caused by germs. Most people thought diseases came from smelly, damp air. But over time, those ideas changed. A Dutch scientist saw bacteria through his microscope. Doctors realized that when they washed their hands, fewer people died. And a doctor in London recognized that disease could spread through contaminated water. Because of these discoveries, people eventually learned that hygiene was the key to stopping disease. Hospitals used clean surgical instruments, and cities developed trash removal and sewage systems. Learn more about the discovery and defeat of bacteria!.

The Treehouse Times staff looks into some facts and figures given them by a biologist when they focus on Earth Day.

An exploration of water as a basic need, covering how plants and animals use it and water pollution.

A collection of articles that provide information on water pollution, arranged in alphabetical order, with illustrations and maps.

"When a nearby mountaintop removal mine is suspected of contaminating the water and sickening the residents of a small Kentucky town, sixteen-year-old Liberty Briscoe searches for answers"--Provided by publisher.

A chose-your-own adventure in which the reader must try to save a river from being poisoned.