With one simple, straightforwardly expressed fact per page and a crisp photo that clearly illustrates the information, these books on water, part of the First Step umbrella series (see the Top 10 list), are solid examples of good nonfiction bookmaking for the very young. The language and syntax are just right for beginning readers, and each book deals with a single, general topic presented thro…
This book answers the questions: Why is water important to us? Where does our water come from? How do we use water? Can we run out of water? Who studies water? It also includes an activity about water.
One of a series of titles that examines the basic physical needs of plants and animals. Each title first looks at human needs, so that the reader can compare and contrast their own needs with those of plants and animals.
Examines issues related to the water supply crisis around the world and discusses ways to achieve a sustainable future.
This book offers a thorough explanation of the water cycle and how water is treated before coming into the city water supply.
Wherever we live in this world—whether our country is rich or poor—water is vital to our survival on this planet. This book follows the daily lives of children in Peru,Mauritania, the United States, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Tajikistan, and explores what water means to them.Where does it come from? How do they use it?
Water makes up more of our world than land. Learn more about the many places we find water.
Children learn that clean water is one of our most precious natural resources. In this book, boys and girls are told about dozens of ways in which they and their families can avoid wasting water. Part of every child's development involves asking questions. Today, some of the most important questions kids ask are related to the natural environment.
Text and photographs describe why it's important to save water, and provides simple ways that children can save water.
• Down-to-earth, you-can-do-it instructions and ideas • Surefire techniques plus reassuring text • Basics build to a final three-day watercolor workshop Everyone loves watercolors. They’re easy to carry around and they don’t call for complicated special materials. But getting started with watercolors can be daunting. What paper, paint, and brushes do you really need? …