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Author Burgan, Michael.

Title Not a drop to drink : water for a thirsty world / by Michael Burgan ; Dr. Peter H. Gleick, consultant.

Publication Info. Washington, D. C. : National Geographic, [2008]
©2008

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Location Call No. Status
 Glastonbury, Welles-Turner Memorial Library - Children's Department  J 333.91 BURGAN    Check Shelf
Description 64 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.
Series National Geographic investigates.
National Geographic investigates.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 60) and index.
Contents Message from the consultant -- North America's watery backbone -- Timeline of water-related milestones -- Water everywhere -- Warming water -- Disappearing water -- Supply and demand -- A continent's backbone -- More to explore -- What lies ahead -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Further reading -- On the web -- Index -- About the author and consultant -- Credits.
Summary Water is one of Earths hot environmental topics. The scarcity of clean drinking water will have dramatic consequences for humanity in the 21st century: water disputes could spark regional conflict, while increased desertification and drought could affect world food supplies and the future of farming. Not a Drop to Drink conveys a clear message to young readers about this precious commodity and our urgent need to conserve it.
Subject Water conservation -- Research -- Juvenile literature.
Water rights -- Juvenile literature.
Water-supply -- Juvenile literature.
Water consumption -- Juvenile literature.
Added Author Gleick, Peter, 1956-
National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Added Title Water for thirsty world.
ISBN 9781426302671 library binding
1426302673 library binding
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