Water

Water is life! Freshwater bubbles, flows and floods with the most wonderful life on Earth – and all of us rely on it to stay alive. BUT today, because of pollution and climate change, it is becoming more and more difficult for people and animals to find the clean freshwater they need to survive. It's time to act! 

Water tells the story of freshwater around the world. Discover the history of water, how the water cycle works, learn about the different kinds of water and about the amazing variety of wildlife that freshwater is home to. Then find out what happens to water because of climate change and global heating; the importance of clean water for health; the worldwide problem of water pollution and the devastating impact of water shortage on children's lives and education. 

Catherine Barr challenges us to take action, to use water wisely and protect freshwater to save our planet.

'This is an exceptional non-fiction book filled with facts about water around the world and how we can take action to use water wisely. Inspirational and beautifully illustrated.' – Jo Bowers (Associate Dean & Lecturer: Primary Education), Cardiff Metropolitan University via Twitter

'This fascinating and ground-breaking non-fiction book looks at how freshwater affects life, the climate, and our long term survival. With captivating detail and illustrations, interesting fact boxes and clear and concise information and explanation, this hardback sends a strong and positive environmental message. It’s a highly engaging book that children can pore over for days.' – School Reading List

'..a joyous book: No-fuss, brightly colourful and engagingly authoritative, it is a gem of recent nonfiction for children.' – Just Imagine