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Conserving and Protecting Water

What You Can Do

Some think the earth should be called the "water planet," because even from space we can see that it's covered with water. But our water is endangered by pollution and global warming, and people may run short of water for drinking, irrigation, and other needs. Find out what kids can do to help save and protect this precious resource.

Publication Date: 07/01/2010
Copyright: 2011
Pages: 128
Trim Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4
Illustrations: Illus. with color photographs and illustrations
Grade Level: 6–up
Age Level: 11–up
LC Number: 2009054327
ATOS Reading Level: 8.9
Dewey: 363.6

Formats
Format	ISBN	List Price	Discount Price
Library Bound Book	978-0-7660-3346-7	$35.93	$26.95
eBook	978-0-7660-5530-8	$35.93	$26.95

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Reviews

". . . a well-written accurate book, and would be the right addition for a specific lesson plan or reference book for a school library."

Children's Literature

". . . a well-organized, clearly written, comprehensive research resource . . . a solid addition to a classroom, school or public library."

Catholic Library World, September 2011

"This is a well-researched book that provides a global look at the issue of water and its conservation."

Southwest Ohio and Neighboring Libraries, January 18, 2011

". . . a useful reference source for a research project."

Delaware County Library System, April 2011

". . . a great addition to libraries that support a middle school curriculum that includes water."

Highlands Regional Library Cooperative, February 24, 2011

"Very thorough overview of the problem of water pollution and conservation."

Arlington Independent School District, January 13, 2011

"This well-researched, well-organized, attractive volume clearly explains the problems associated with the access to clean drinking water . . . In language that is meant to mobilize rather than scare, the author provides information about conservation efforts around the world and practical suggestions that individuals can institute in their lives today."

Infolink Book Evaluation Program, May 12, 2011

"The writing is cohesive, well constructed, and compelling."

TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, January 2011

"The text is well written . . . This is an excellent resource for research as well as for general interest . . ."

Association of Region XI School Libraries

". . . a well-organized, clearly written, comprehensive research resource . . . the publisher and author have worked together to create a user-friendly book that stresses that water is not simply a beverage or cleaning agent, but also a crucial component in all manufacturing and food production . . . this book is a solid addition to a classroom, school or public library."

Catholic Library World, September 2011