water supply

"Introduces the reader to saving water"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a guide that addresses the major issues in the management and use of the earth's water resources, and examines the effects of water and air pollution on the earth.

"Rukundo is known in his village as a drummer. He is devastated when his family falls ill with cholera after drinking dirty water. Rukundo plays his drum as reporters write an article about him. When the article is published showing Rukundo as the Little Drummer Boy, several people read the story and buy the village a water pump"--Provided by the publisher.

"The story of one young girl's quest to bring clean drinking water to her African village"--Provided by publisher.

Beaver brothers Ace and Bub go skiing over winter break, and encounter a group of baboons who are using a giant hair dryer to melt all the snow off the mountain for use in swimming pools.

Explores the climates and geography of both Nevada and Bangladesh in order to examine how each deals with similar issues regarding using and maintaining a clean and abundant freshwater supply.

Set in a futuristic Manhattan after a catastrophic flood called the Wash Out, Ren must race against a conspiracy to find freshwater springs and a cure for the deadly disease that has stricken her sister and many others in the Ward.

Discusses how aqueducts are created, discussing the scientists, engineers, and other professionals that are involved.

The Romans were the greatest builders of the ancient world, and among their most impressive achievements were their vast systems of roads and aqueducts. The aqueducts brought life-giving water to cities and towns, making Romes mighty urban civilization possible.

Explores the water footprint (amount of fresh water used to produce a product or carry out a task) of daily activities in America, and demonstrates how the average American lifestyle uses about 2,000 gallons of water per day. Discusses the effects of water use, climate change, population growth, and pollution on the world's drinkable water resources, and provides ideas for using water responsibly.