Water bubbles, flows, and fuels all life on earth. But worldwide pollution and climate change make it increasingly difficult for people and animals to find the clean water they need to survive. A focused call for action, this lively book narrates the history of our watery earth, succinctly explains the water cycle and the different types of freshwater, and introduces the vast array of living beings that depend on clean water for survival—as well as the devastating impact of water shortages on the lives of children around the world. Packed with facts and specific tips, bright and expansive illustrations, and end matter for further reading, this hopeful challenge inspires young readers to take action, use water wisely, and work together to defend a precious shared resource.
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- Water: How Can We Protect Our Freshwater
Water: How Can We Protect Our Freshwater
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Publisher
Age Range
4+
Release Date
March 21, 2023
ISBN
978-1536228861
Bold illustrations, accessible text, and clear action points tell the story of freshwater around the world and urge us to defend a vital resource while we still can.
Editor review
1 review
Highly detailed
Overall rating
4.7
Writing Style
4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
5.0
Learning Value
5.0
Water: How We Can Protect Our Freshwater is a highly detailed children's book about the worlds life providing liquid.
The book is broken down into easy to follow sections, with thorough facts. My kindergartener found some of this to be overwhelming, as there is A LOT of information. However, my fourth grader had no issues following along and grasped the information easily. Some of the facts were simply mind blowing, disheartening, and encouraging.
I really enjoyed that each section was related to a different location on the globe, as well as time period. From the dinosaurs to the arctic to the sub-Saharan.
We had a lot of fun making connections with other things, for example the Water Cycle section where it talks about dinosaurs and us more than likely drinking the same water - my youngest made the connection with Disney's Frozen and Olaf tell us that water has memory. I love when my kids can make these connections; learning in fun ways!
The illustrations are highly detailed and vivid. We had fun looking at all the bright colors and finding unique things on each page. The little details count.
The “How Can I Use Water Wisely?” section at the end is displayed in a fun, wraparound style. Suggestions include realizing that most everything we use takes water to make and visiting local lakes or rivers to discover the animals and plants living there—if we care about something, we’re more likely to want to help protect it.
This is a perfect book for World Water Day, as well as Earth Day!
The book is broken down into easy to follow sections, with thorough facts. My kindergartener found some of this to be overwhelming, as there is A LOT of information. However, my fourth grader had no issues following along and grasped the information easily. Some of the facts were simply mind blowing, disheartening, and encouraging.
I really enjoyed that each section was related to a different location on the globe, as well as time period. From the dinosaurs to the arctic to the sub-Saharan.
We had a lot of fun making connections with other things, for example the Water Cycle section where it talks about dinosaurs and us more than likely drinking the same water - my youngest made the connection with Disney's Frozen and Olaf tell us that water has memory. I love when my kids can make these connections; learning in fun ways!
The illustrations are highly detailed and vivid. We had fun looking at all the bright colors and finding unique things on each page. The little details count.
The “How Can I Use Water Wisely?” section at the end is displayed in a fun, wraparound style. Suggestions include realizing that most everything we use takes water to make and visiting local lakes or rivers to discover the animals and plants living there—if we care about something, we’re more likely to want to help protect it.
This is a perfect book for World Water Day, as well as Earth Day!
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