An infographic introduction to Earth's most important resource. Children are aware that they should not waste water -- "turn off the tap when you brush your teeth", "take a quick shower". But do they understand why? And that they could do more? In 'Enough Water?' children will discover the reasons that water warrants concern. In simple text, the book explains the actual "cost" of the water that sustains their lifestyle. This "water footprint" is the amount of freshwater used to produce the goods and services they consume, including manufacturing, growing, harvesting, packaging, and shipping to market where they buy it. The human water footprint contributes to an irreversible loss of Earth's finite water supply. Aimed at children, the clear infographics show how much water is used to make everyday things -- what they wear, what they eat, and so on. The examples will shock: 240 gallons of water (visually comparable to 240 ice cream containers!) to make a smartphone; 92.5 gallons to make a T-shirt and 2,100 for jeans; and 634 gallons to make a cheeseburger (no toppings). The water footprint of just one bottle of cola is equivalent to 350 bottles of water which if stacked on top of each other would reach the roof of a 25-story building. 'Enough Water?' introduces a cross-section of water issues, including personal and industrial consumption, pollution, irrigation, Earth's limited freshwater supply, and drought which affects all continents. The clever, easily understood infographics raise awareness of how our all-consuming lifestyle is literally made of water. For home, school and the library, 'Enough Water?' is essential for this generation of inquisitive children facing an uncertain future. AGES: 9-12 AUTHOR: Steve Conrad is the Associate Director of the Pacific Water Research Centre at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia. He is a content expert on assisting organizations, municipalities, and regional governments reach sustainability goals in energy, water demand and supply, greenhouse gas management, and operational efficiency.
Show moreAn infographic introduction to Earth's most important resource. Children are aware that they should not waste water -- "turn off the tap when you brush your teeth", "take a quick shower". But do they understand why? And that they could do more? In 'Enough Water?' children will discover the reasons that water warrants concern. In simple text, the book explains the actual "cost" of the water that sustains their lifestyle. This "water footprint" is the amount of freshwater used to produce the goods and services they consume, including manufacturing, growing, harvesting, packaging, and shipping to market where they buy it. The human water footprint contributes to an irreversible loss of Earth's finite water supply. Aimed at children, the clear infographics show how much water is used to make everyday things -- what they wear, what they eat, and so on. The examples will shock: 240 gallons of water (visually comparable to 240 ice cream containers!) to make a smartphone; 92.5 gallons to make a T-shirt and 2,100 for jeans; and 634 gallons to make a cheeseburger (no toppings). The water footprint of just one bottle of cola is equivalent to 350 bottles of water which if stacked on top of each other would reach the roof of a 25-story building. 'Enough Water?' introduces a cross-section of water issues, including personal and industrial consumption, pollution, irrigation, Earth's limited freshwater supply, and drought which affects all continents. The clever, easily understood infographics raise awareness of how our all-consuming lifestyle is literally made of water. For home, school and the library, 'Enough Water?' is essential for this generation of inquisitive children facing an uncertain future. AGES: 9-12 AUTHOR: Steve Conrad is the Associate Director of the Pacific Water Research Centre at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia. He is a content expert on assisting organizations, municipalities, and regional governments reach sustainability goals in energy, water demand and supply, greenhouse gas management, and operational efficiency.
Show moreSteve Conrad is the Associate Director of the Pacific Water Research Centre at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia. He is a content expert on assisting organizations, municipalities, and regional governments reach sustainability goals in energy, water demand and supply, greenhouse gas management, and operational efficiency.
(starred review) In this thoughtful title, young readers learn the
actual "cost" of water used to grow and make things like oranges,
ketchup and even cellphones. This "water footprint" is the amount
of fresh water used to produce goods and services and contributes
to an irreversible loss of Earth's finite water supply. The easily
understood infographics raise awareness of how our all-consuming
lifestyle is literally made of water.-- "The Canadian Children's
Book Centre's Best Books for Kids and Teens 2017" (3/1/2017
12:00:00 AM)
The opening section of Enough Water? explains that both flooding
and drought are "two sides of the same coin," primarily resulting
from what we do as humans to the earth. A brief explanation of
climate change and its effects are included, with striking
photographs interspersed. The heart of the book is "Water by the
Numbers," which gives a visual representation of exactly how many
liters or gallons of water a typical product or activity involves.
From flushing the toilet to using a disposable diaper to growing a
watermelon, I was shocked at just how much water is used. The final
seven pages of the book includes tips for reducing water use in all
areas of life.--Rebekah Gienapp "The Barefoot Mommy Blog"
(10/20/2016 12:00:00 AM)
Highly effective in its approach and most engaging, Enough Water?
is insightful and informative, and, hopefully, will lead to a
greater awareness of water-consumption issues and changes in
behavior with regard to water usage and conservation. Highly
Recommended.--Gail Hamilton "Canadian Review of Materials"
(12/2/2016 12:00:00 AM)
Parents and children will find much of interest in this
well-organized and nicely presented book.--Fran Ashdown "North
Shore News" (11/9/2016 12:00:00 AM)
Readers interested in the environment should find plenty to think
about in this volume and teachers will welcome it as a tool to
start and guide discussions around water use.--Paula Wittmann
"Puget Sound Council for the Review of Children's and Young Adult
Literature" (11/23/2017 12:00:00 AM)
The majority of the book is dedicated to single page infographics
that clearly explain the amount of water used to grow our favourite
foods, do our daily activities and make our favourite items.
Teachers of all grade levels could use this as a resource in their
classroom as either a supplement to a water unit, science unit, or
in a math unit that looks at how we can represent numbers. If you
are looking for a resource that raises awareness of water
consumption and shares the importance of water conservation, this
is a perfect book to help. It belongs in every school library.--Kim
Zumach "Green Teacher Magazine" (10/1/2018 12:00:00 AM)
This informational text uses clear explanations and easily
understood infographics to introduce young people to the idea of a
water footprint by showing how much potable water is required to
produce food and other products... Recommend to patrons from grade
4-7 and to their teachers to communicate how the products we choose
impact the amount of clean water available in the world.--Mary
Melaugh "Youth Services Book Review" (2/21/2017 12:00:00 AM)
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