When the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in 1985, eleven-year-old Salva becomes separated from his family and must walk with other Dinka tribe members through southern Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya in search of safe haven. Based on the life of Salva Dut, who, after emigrating to America in 1996, began a project to dig water wells in Sudan.
An exploration of water as a basic need, covering how plants and animals use it and water pollution. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
Text and color illustrations explore how water use can be reduced, and how it can be reused and recycled. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
Text and pictures introduce young readers to the science of water. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
"All living things need water to survive. From a tiny flower to a giant elephant, without water they would not be alive. Young readers will learn how different living things use water"--Provided by publisher.
When the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in 1985, eleven-year-old Salva becomes separated from his family and must walk with other Dinka tribe members through southern Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya in search of safe haven. Based on the life of Salva Dut, who, after emigrating to America in 1996, began a project to dig water wells in Sudan.
Simple text introduces children to the role water plays on Earth, discussing the water cycle, how water is used at work and at home, the different things that live in water, and why it is important to conserve water.
