Water: How We Can Protect Our Freshwater

Bold illustrations, accessible text, and clear action points tell the story of freshwater around the world and urge us to defend a vital resource while we still can.

Water bubbles, flows, and fuels all life on earth. But worldwide pollution and climate change make it increasingly difficult for people and animals to find the clean water they need to survive. A focused call for action, this lively book narrates the history of our watery earth, succinctly explains the water cycle and the different types of freshwater, and introduces the vast array of living beings that depend on clean water for survival–as well as the devastating impact of water shortages on the lives of children around the world. Packed with facts and specific tips, bright and expansive illustrations, and end matter for further reading, this hopeful challenge inspires young readers to take action, use water wisely, and work together to defend a precious shared resource.

Author: Catherine Barr
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 03/21/2023
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 11.10h x 9.69w x 0.39d
ISBN: 9781536228861
Language: English