From Raindrop to Tap

Most of us use water all day, every day, without thinking about it. But how does it get to our homes? From the pitter patter of raindrops to the whoosh of water from the shower, this book follows the journey from the source to the resource. Water is one of the most vital natural resources for humans, and we use it in abundance for more than just drinking water. It is used in household chores, leisure activities, and in work and industry. Readers will learn about where water comes from and the water cycle, as well as how water is stored, treated, and pumped around the country and into our homes. Real-world examples consider the environmental impact of our water use and how we can reduce consumption in our daily lives, and how many people live in places around the world that do not have a reliable water supply and rely on local methods to clean water that is in short supply.

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From Raindrop to Tap

Most of us use water all day, every day, without thinking about it. But how does it get to our homes? From the pitter patter of raindrops to the whoosh of water from the shower, this book follows the journey from the source to the resource. Water is one of the most vital natural resources for humans, and we use it in abundance for more than just drinking water. It is used in household chores, leisure activities, and in work and industry. Readers will learn about where water comes from and the water cycle, as well as how water is stored, treated, and pumped around the country and into our homes. Real-world examples consider the environmental impact of our water use and how we can reduce consumption in our daily lives, and how many people live in places around the world that do not have a reliable water supply and rely on local methods to clean water that is in short supply.

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From Raindrop to Tap

From Raindrop to Tap

by Michael Bright
From Raindrop to Tap

From Raindrop to Tap

by Michael Bright

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Overview

Most of us use water all day, every day, without thinking about it. But how does it get to our homes? From the pitter patter of raindrops to the whoosh of water from the shower, this book follows the journey from the source to the resource. Water is one of the most vital natural resources for humans, and we use it in abundance for more than just drinking water. It is used in household chores, leisure activities, and in work and industry. Readers will learn about where water comes from and the water cycle, as well as how water is stored, treated, and pumped around the country and into our homes. Real-world examples consider the environmental impact of our water use and how we can reduce consumption in our daily lives, and how many people live in places around the world that do not have a reliable water supply and rely on local methods to clean water that is in short supply.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780778727088
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing
Publication date: 08/25/2016
Series: Source to Resource
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 8.10(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile: 980L (what's this?)
Age Range: 8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

The blue planet 4

The water cycle 6

Water and the weather 8

Natural water sources 10

Storing water 12

Electricity from water 14

Water treatment 16

Water for the home 18

Water at work 20

Water use in the home 22

How to save water 24

Drinking water 26

Clean water for everyone 28

Further information 30

Glossary 31

Index 32

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