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K-3
First Facts: Water in Our World series.
Some basic concepts regarding how water we use is purified and how it gets to our faucets and drinking fountains are superficially explained in simple, large-print sentences illustrated with photos and diagrams; fact boxes provide deeper information on some pages. Water conservation is urged toward book's end, and an easy experiment and critical thinking questions are also provided. Reading list. Glos., ind.
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K-3
First Facts: Water in Our World series.
Some basic concepts--such as where water comes from, how it collects in aquifers, and why we can't drink ocean water--are superficially explained in simple, large-print sentences illustrated with photos and diagrams; fact boxes provide deeper information on some pages. Water conservation is urged toward book's end, and an easy experiment and critical thinking questions are also provided. Reading list. Glos., ind.