"A narrative nonfiction account of the worldwide water crisis, explaining what's happening to the world's water supply, from industrial pollution to harmful algal blooms, and what kids can do about it"-- Provided by publisher.

"Turn on the faucet, and water pours out. Pull out the drain plug, and the dirty water disappears. Most of us give little thought to the hidden systems that bring us water and take it away when we're done with it. But these underappreciated marvels of engineering face an array of challenges that cannot be solved without a fundamental change to our relationship with water, David Sedlak explains in this enlightening book. To make informed decisions...

"Every person, animal, and plant needs water to survive. We use it in our everyday lives in thousands of ways, so it might seem like there is an endless supply! But as the world's population grows, we are using more and more water, and if we don't properly care for what we have, we are in real danger of it running out... This book shows that we all have a part to play in making sure there is enough water for each one of us now and in the future."

"In this richly narrated and authoritative work--combining environmental and societal history--Giulio Boccaletti begins with the earliest civilizations of sedentary farmers on the banks of the Nile, the Tigris, and the Euphrates. He describes how these societies were made possible by sea level changes from the last glacial melt. He examines how this sedentary farming led to irrigation and multiple cropping, which, in turn, resulted in an explosion...

"From the founders of nonprofits Water.org & WaterEquity Gary White and Matt Damon, the incredible true story of two unlikely allies on a mission to end the global water crisis for good When Oscar-winning actor Matt Damon visited rural Zambia in 2006, the last thing he expected was to become a life-long champion for the battle to end the global water and sanitation crisis. He quickly realized that to make a real impact, he'd need additional expertise....

"A narrative account of how water has shaped human society from the ancient past to the present"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the sources, uses, and properties of water.

Introduces young readers to the diverse properties of water while explaining why water makes one wet through simple tests and illustrations.