Eyewitness water
by
 
Woodward, John, 1954-

Title
Eyewitness water

Author
Woodward, John, 1954-

ISBN
9780756645373
 
9780756645380
 
9781405336758

Personal Author
Woodward, John, 1954-

Publication Information
London ; New York : DK Pub., 2009.

Physical Description
72 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)

Series
DK eyewitness books
 
Eyewitness books.

General Note
Accompanying CD-ROM comprises clip-art.
 
Accompanying material may include wall chart (58 x 80 cm. folded to 29 x 20 cm.).
 
Includes index.

Contents
Watery world -- Water and history -- What is Water? -- Fresh and Saltwater -- Light, sound, and pressure -- Oceans and seas -- Ocean layers and currents -- Waves and tides -- Water and weather -- The water cycle -- Water and climate -- Drought and flood -- Erosion and weathering -- Streams and rivers -- Lakes and swamps -- Hidden water -- Frozen water -- Water of life -- Living in water -- Roots and leaves -- Living on dry land -- Water in your body -- Water and health -- Water supply -- Farms and factories -- Fishing and fish farming -- Water power -- Water conflict -- Water in the future -- Access and consumption -- Timeline -- Find out more.

Abstract
Takes a look at the role of water in our bodies, our cultures, and our world.

Subject Term
Water -- Juvenile literature.


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