water supply

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.

Introduces water and the water cycle to young readers, including basic molecules, bodies of water, water states, uses, and conservation.

"Alemitu lives with her mother in a poor village in Ethiopia, where she must walk miles for water and hunger roars in her belly. Even though life is difficult, she dreams of someday knowing more about the world. When her mother has no choice but to leave her at an orphanage to give her a chance at a better life, an American family adopts Alemitu"--Provided by publisher.

Anna goes with her brother and sisters to fetch water from the spring every day after school, but she is upset because she cannot carry the water on her head like everyone else.

Examines the environmental, social, and economic issues involved in the use of fresh water around the world.

Set in a futuristic Manhattan after a catastrophic flood called the Wash Out, Ren must race against a conspiracy to find freshwater springs and a cure for the deadly disease that has stricken her sister and many others in the Ward.

Explores the climates and geography of both Nevada and Bangladesh in order to examine how each deals with similar issues regarding using and maintaining a clean and abundant freshwater supply.

When Ms. Frizzle, the strangest teacher in school, takes her class on a field trip to the waterworks, everyone ends up experiencing the water purification system from the inside.

Discusses the sources of the world's water supply, methods of getting water from its source to where its needed, the dangers of pollution, and the need for conservation.

Basic overview of water resources, hydrology, the current problems involving water resources, and the potential impact of global warming and climate change. Addressing concerns about water resources, look at different ways to integrate concepts for water resources with other design and planning decisions.