A positive, empowering and kid-friendly look at how concerned global citizens are confronting some of the most vital challenges facing water on our planet today. A sequel to the bestselling One Well.
About 71 percent of Earth’s surface is covered in water, all of which is connected and part of one system – or one well. After a brief introduction to how this water system works and why it matters, this timely book describes what is being done to address the challenges the water supply currently faces. Divided into five key issues, the book explains each critical problem and offers accessible, inspiring stories about the organizations, people and projects that are helping with water sustainability. Young readers will become “well aware,” learning about the importance of this precious resource and becoming enthusiastic about doing their part to sustain it!
Author Rochelle Strauss’s sequel to her bestselling book One Well focuses on five core issues affecting Earth’s water: climate change, lack of access, pollution, ecosystem loss and increasing demand. Within each part, readers will find a “Reasons for Hope” section that celebrates people all around the world who are working to protect the world’s water. These include stories of kid activists, proving that you’re never too young to make a difference. Illustrations by Madeline Kloepper bring the issues and true tales to life. The back of the book contains suggestions for ways children can get involved, selected sources, a glossary and an index. Part of the acclaimed CitizenKid collection, and coinciding with the UN’s Water Action Decade, this book provides young people with just the right amount of information and inspiration on a crucially important environmental concern.
