Clean Water

by Beth Geiger

Overview

Real solutions to real environmental problems. A Sally Ride Science book.

Part of a series that teaches readers how to live green, Clean Water describes how water is used and what can be done to protect this precious resource. Learn about developing technologies for recycling and desalinating water that are helping to bring clean water to people all over the world.

Packed with full-color illustrations, this is middle-grade nonfiction at its most informative and instructive.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781596435773
Publisher:	Roaring Brook Press
Publication date:	08/18/2009
Series:	Sally Ride Science
Edition description:	Original
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	930L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

In 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman to travel into space. Since then, she has remained in the limelight as an astronaut, astrophysicist and outspoken advocate for encouraging women in the sciences. She is also the President and Founder of Sally Ride Science, a media company that develops educational content that encourages children's interest in science and technology. In addition to publications, the company creates content for teachers and out-of-school programs.

BETH GEIGER was the recipient of the 2006 AAAS Science Journalist Award for excellence in Science Reporting for Children. She lives in Seattle, Washington.

Table of Contents

1 Our Thirsty World 4

2 Water, Water, Everywhere 6

3 Water Doesn't Grow in Bottles 12

4 Getting Water to People 18

Wise Water Ways 20

5 Wanted: Clean Water 24

6 Changing Climate, Changing Water 28

7 Dry Run 34

8 Things You Can Do 38

Glossary/Index 40

Editorial Reviews

The authors approach conservation from an important global perspective, incorporating examples from countries throughout the world.” —School Library Journal

From the Publisher

Gr 5–8—Each well-written, engaging book discusses the importance of the featured resource. Helpful basics include the layers of the atmosphere in Air and the composition of a water molecule in Water. Both titles also describe the ways in which humans endanger these resources, and the ways they can protect them. The authors approach conservation from an important global perspective, incorporating examples from countries throughout the world. The books' best feature is the conversational tone that simply and clearly conveys important, and sometimes complicated, scientific concepts. Illustrations and layout are well done, and include colorful photographs and charts. Excellent additions.—Lindsay Cesari, Baldwinsville School District, NY

School Library Journal