When it rains, water trickles into the soil, but then where does it go? The water beneath your feet takes a long journey and may one day end up being the water you drink!.
Explores all facets of freshwater resources in North America, investigating the natural history, human use, technology, environmental impact, and economic significance.
This book examines water from every angle, both physical and social. It covers the water cycle, uses of water, and water's role in shaping the planet, ending with a discussion of potable water as a nonrenewable resource and suggestions for conserving water.
Water is essential to life on our planet. Water is constantly moving between Earth's surface, the air, and the ground. But did you know that water cannot be created or destroyed? Or that water is not only a liquid but also a solid and a gas? See the water cycle in action in this fascinating book.
"From cloud to puddle, and puddle to stream, Little Raindrop is making its way on the remarkable journey that is Earth's water cycle"--Provided by publisher.
"Sheds new light on the wonders of rain, from the beauty of a raindrop balanced on a leaf to the amazing, never-ending water cycle that keeps our planet in perfect ecological balance"--Provided by publisher.
