One Well: The Story of Water on Earth (CitizenKid)

Gr 4-6 Looking at all the water on Earth in the atmosphere, the oceans, lakes, ponds, rivers, and rain as "One Well" into which all life dips to survive, Strauss presents a timely discussion of the use and abuse of a not-so-limitless resource. Liberally sprinkled with interesting facts, "It took about 130 L (34 U.S. gal.) of water to make your bike," the readable text informs children of growing demands on a finite supply; increasing pollution; and the intensifying urgency for the conservation, preservation, and protection of a unique chemical combination more essential to all life than the air we breathe. Woods's delicate paintings keep perfect step and provide a gentle framework for the plentiful statistical snippets. Included is a section for children on "Becoming Well Aware," and notes for adults about helping youngsters (and themselves) to consider the quality and quantity of the water passing through their lives. Oversized, slim, and with an interesting slant. "Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY"

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