Eyewitness water [electronic resource]
Woodward, John, 1954-2013
Book
Abstract: Discover the fascinating role of water - in our bodies, our cultures, and our world - with Eyewitness Water. Learn about how camels thrive in the desert, why our bodies need water to survive, how children across the world can access clean drinking water, and how water affects human lives in all kinds of amazing ways.Takes a look at the role of water in our bodies, our cultures, and our world.
Main title:
Eyewitness water [electronic resource] / written by John Woodward.
Work:
Imprint:
London [Eng.] : DK Pub., 2009 (Boston, Mass. : Credo Reference, 2013.)
Collation:
1 online resource (343 entries) : 239 images, digital files.
Series title:
Notes:
Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 72 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps
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 -- Glossary.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
0756645387 (lib bdg)9780756645380 (lib bdg)0756645379 (hardcover)9780756645373 (hardcover)9781782683506 (online)
Dewey class:
553.7
LC class:
GB662.3
Language:
English
Added title:
BRN:
502356
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