water conservation

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.

The importance of water to all living things is discussed. Water treatment and the water cycle are described. Activities are included.

Water is an essential part of life on Earth. But in some places, it s running out. Through expert analysis and informational insets, students will learn about water scarcity, pollution, the impact on public health, and how to protect this diminishing resource. Take Action boxes will show teens how they can help stop the drought. Appendix, Charts, Graphs, Tables, Fact Boxes, Full-color photographs, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Web Sites, Chapter Notes.

"Curious readers want to know how things work. Easy-to-understand text explains how water gets to and from our homes and describes the role of the community workers who make it all possible"--From the publisher's web site.

Presents information about water, the different uses that people have for it, the limited amount of fresh water available in the world, ways to conserve water, and ways to avoid polluting water.

Explains the life-giving value of water, the water cycle, responsibile uses of water, and useful tips for reducing one's water footprint.

Investigates issues related to water-supply, consumption, and conservation around the world.

Explains the importance of clean water and offers twelve tips on how readers can help conserve water.

Contains essays in which scientists, activists, water managers, and environmental journalists address issues and threats facing the world's water supply in the coming decades, and offer suggestions for protecting this vital natural resource.

Discusses the problems of obtaining clean water throughout history, some of the solutions such as the Roman aqueducts, sewer systems, and desalination plants, and how clean water is factor in many current issues including social justice, terrorism, and climate change.