water conservation

A young boy whose family wastes water puts some water-saving strategies in place after his neighbor Kirsty helps him imagine what would happen if the world ran out of water.

"The Green River, the most significant tributary of the Colorado River, runs 730 miles and has been stopped up by dams, slaked off by irrigation, and dried up by cities. Former raft guide and environmental reporter Heather Hansman paddles the river from source to confluence to see what the experience might teach her about the present and future of water in the West"--OCLC.

We all need water to survive, so what happens when the world runs out? This bone-dry apocalypse will leave humanity thirsty for survival tips. Luckily, this ultimate guide to surviving in a world without water has all the info readers will need to make it out alive, and hydrated. They'll learn how to handle situations ranging from silly to scary, while full-color photographs and a striking design bring this horrifying adventure into detailed focus.

Simple text and photographs describe why it's important to save water and simple ways children can save water.

Describes how people are adapting to the increase in the need for safeguarding water and food supplies caused by global warming.

An introduction to how we use water, where it can be found, and ways we can conserve this precious resource.

Discusses how people use Earth's resources, and what can be done to protect them, and examines technological developments for recycling and water desalinating to help people around the world enjoy clean water.

Describes the water cycle; discusses surface, ground, waste, and ocean water and why water should be conserved; and presents water conservation tips for use at school and inside and outside one's home.

Presents brief discussions of topics related to water conservation, such as the dangers of water shortages, resource conservation at home, xeriscaping, reservoirs, ecoparks, and drinking water treatment, with illustrations.

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