water supply

In a barren world where water is a precious resource, Lynn protects a pond on her property from other people and wildlife alike, preserving every drop for her own use. When large groups of people begin approaching and leave threatening messages, however, Lynn realizes they will stop at nothing to obtain her water, and she will have to fight with all she has to protect it.

Hydro, a water molecule on the move, introduces the hydrologic cycle and explains why it's important to keep water clean as he changes state from solid to liquid to gas.

In the year 2250, the Council controls the world's fresh water sources. To keep the peace they have, through years of indoctrination, weeded out all emotion--or so they thought. Luca is the son of the Deliverer--who will one day himself have to travel underground and negotiate with the Rat Men for fresh water--and he seems to have retained his emotions. Which makes him dangerous in the eyes of the Council.

Explores the reasons why water supplies are declining in countries around the world, placing the blame on corporate and personal greed, and discusses the dangerous effects of water shortage on the land and its people.

Examines the shortage of water available for human consumption in locations throughout the world, looking at the disparities that exist between the haves and have-nots, the struggles for control of waterways, and the crisis conditions that exist in southern California, Atlanta, Boliva, and other locations.

Presents pro-con essays about more than thirty alphabetically arranged topics related to water and the environment around the world since 1945.

Examines the water cycle, looks at the huge amounts of water consumed for a variety of purposes every day, and discusses what is being done around the world to ensure everyone has access to a safe and adequate supply of water.

World leaders and activists from the Dalai Lama to actor Ted Danson voice their thoughts on such issues as pollution, distribution, use, and cost of fresh water, and address the global problems caused by water pollution and shortages.

Provides information about the water cycle, looking at sources of water and how water is used, and discussing the problems of floods, droughts, and pollution and how they are being addressed.

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