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Water

Protect Freshwater to Save Life on Earth
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Water by Catherine Barr is an engaging children's book that explores the vital role water plays in our world. It vividly describes the journey of water around the planet, highlighting its importance to various ecosystems and illustrating the water cycle in an easy-to-understand manner. With vibrant illustrations and captivating storytelling, it's an educational adventure for young readers keen on understanding nature's wonders.
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You might enjoy this captivating children's book if you are fascinated by the wonders of our planet's most essential resource, water. It offers young readers a beautifully illustrated journey into the importance of water, its various forms, and why we need to protect it for future generations. Early learners will find it engaging and educational, making it perfect for curious young minds eager to explore the natural world.

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A ground-breaking global introduction to water that includes sharing and protecting freshwater worldwide

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A ground-breaking global introduction to water that includes sharing and protecting freshwater worldwide

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.

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Water by Catherine Barr encourages readers to be mindful of water usage and to protect freshwater resources to ensure the well-being of our planet. The book emphasizes that personal actions, combined with a collective effort, can have a significant global impact.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913074463

Publisher: Otter-Barry Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Otter-Barry Books Ltd

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Christiane Engel

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Catherine Barr is an author who likes to "spark conversation and curiosity". Her many books bear witness to her skill in presenting information to children. Her most recent book, Invisible Nature (with Anne Wilson) won the Teach Primary prize for non-fiction in 2020. Catherine read Ecology at university and has worked for Greenpeace and the Natural History Museum. She lives in Herefordshire, England.

Christiane Engel grew up in Germany and was always determined to become an artist. She has a BA in children's art and an MA in Children's Illustration. Working on information books, she seeks to present important topics to young children in an engaging, respectful way. She works with soft pencil, acrylics, watercolour and digital media. Her recent books include Dump Truck Disco and the ABC Books for Me series. Christiane lives in Kent, England.

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