{"product_id":"water-why-every-drop-counts-and-how-you-can-start-making-waves-to-protect-it-paperback","title":"National Geographic Kids Water!: Why Every Drop Counts and How You Can Start Making Waves to Protect It - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLisa M. Gerry\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know the water in your glass could be the same water the dinosaurs drank? Discover more incredible facts about Earth's water, the challenges facing it, and how your actions can help defend this precious resource. Dive in!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNo doubt about it, water is fascinating! It's also essential. Every living thing on Earth needs it, from big blue whales to teeny, tiny bacteria. But our planet is facing some serious water problems: Drinkable water isn't easily accessible to everyone, the demands for water around the globe are increasing while the supply is limited, and some human actions are causing disastrous ripple effects downstream for ecosystems and the animals that live in them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFortunately, there is hope! And that's where this book comes in. By learning the ins and outs of important water issues and making small but powerful changes in our daily life, we can help protect the water that connects us all on our beautiful blue planet. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeatures include: \u003cbr\u003e- What kids can do \u003cb\u003eright now\u003c\/b\u003e to combat climate change\u003cbr\u003e- How to make a water filter at home and other fun activities\u003cbr\u003e- How small changes in your daily routine can equal \u003cb\u003ebig\u003c\/b\u003e water savings \u003cbr\u003e- Stats, infographics, and surprising facts (Did you know that it takes about 300 gallons of water to produce one cheese pizza?)\u003cbr\u003e- And much more! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fascinating look at Earth's water and a call to action to young readers to help safeguard it. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eComplete your conservation collection with: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis Book Stinks!\u003c\/i\u003e (Winner of the AAAS Subaru Prize for kids science books) \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKids vs. Plastic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLISA GERRY has authored numerous books for National Geographic Kids, including \u003ci\u003e100 Ways to Make the World Better\u003c\/i\u003e. She has also worked as a writer for \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBusiness Insider, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Oprah Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDR. SANDRA POSTEL (expert contributor) directs the Global Water Policy Project and is a National Geographic Explorer. She is a frequent lecturer, author, and consultant on global water issues, and in 2021, she won the prestigious Stockholm Water Prize, often described as the Nobel Prize for water. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eReplenish: The Virtuous Cycle of Water and Prosperity;\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ePillar of Sand: Can the Irrigation Miracle Last?;\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLast Oasis: Facing Water Scarcity\u003c\/i\u003e, which appears in eight languages and was the basis for a PBS documentary.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.7 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 07, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42170659405959,"sku":"9781426373558","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/b4507d2a10bc31906c6dc8cb27353765_be168f16-86b7-4600-8ddb-3c6d72e1134e.webp?v=1733349811","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/water-why-every-drop-counts-and-how-you-can-start-making-waves-to-protect-it-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}