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Living in cities where water flows effortlessly from our taps and fountains, it's easy to take it for granted. City of Water, the second book in the ThinkCities series, shines a light on the water system that is vital for our health and well-being. The narrative traces the journey of water from the forests, mountains, lakes, rivers and wetlands that form the watershed, through pipes and treatment facilities, into our taps, fire hydrants and toilets,...
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"New York Times bestselling author Seth M. Siegel shows how our drinking water got contaminated, what it may be doing to us, and what we must do to make it safe. If you thought America's drinking water problems started and ended in Flint, Michigan, think again. From big cities and suburbs to the rural heartland, chemicals linked to cancer, heart disease, obesity, birth defects, and lowered IQ routinely spill from our taps. Many are to blame: the EPA,...
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A passionate call to action from one of the leading voices in the global struggle for universal access to the earth's most vital element-a sequel to the acclaimed Blue Gold.
"Life requires access to clean water; to deny the right to water is to deny the right to life."-from the introduction to Blue Covenant
In their international bestseller Blue Gold, Maude Barlow and co-author Tony Clarke exposed how a handful of corporations are gaining ownership...
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"The award-winning speculative debut novel, now in English for the first time! In the far north of the Scandinavian Union, now occupied by the power state of New Qian, seventeen-year-old Noria Kaitio studies to become a tea master like her father. It is a position that holds great responsibility and a dangerous secret. Tea masters alone know the location of hidden water sources, including the natural spring that once provided water for her whole village....
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From what to wear (a bathing suit, of course!) to what to expect (no, your teacher will not be a mermaid), 1, 2, 3 Jump! covers the what if's and how to's of getting in the pool for the first time. There's a lot to worry about (can I be sucked in the filter?) and even more to be excited about (when can I wear flippers?), and our narrator has thought of everything. By the time she's ready, you to will want to jump in!
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Author Stephen Harrigan spent months diving on the coral reefs of Grand Turk Island in the Caribbean. In this evocative account, he describes his many explorations, both personal and natural. Though he is there to learn about the history of the coral reef, Harrigan freely admits that his true motivation is to become, at least for a time, his "underwater self.”
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Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
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2023.
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First edition.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
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"A reverent celebration of learning to swim among a diverse cast of children and families who each experience the mysterious joys of water in nature"--
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Home Gardener's Water Gardens is the essential guide to enhancing an outdoor space with bubbling, gurgling, flowing water. For centuries, water has been a source of inspiration and delight to people of all cultures, making it a common feature of garden design worldwide. The tranquility of water has the power to soothe the senses, while moving water can add an exciting new dimension to a garden. This lushly illustrated guide gives an overview of water...
12) Pool care
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John Wiley & Sons, Inc
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[2023]
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xii, 370 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Not a drop to drink volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 11
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"Sixteen-year-old Lynn will do anything to protect her valuable water source, but the arrival of new neighbors forces her to reconsider her attitudes"--
16) Lifeguard dogs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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"In this book, young readers will learn about the special dogs that work side-by-side with human lifeguards to help swimmers and boaters in trouble."--
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Rotten School volume 8
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IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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The Rotten School students try to get rid of Mr. Skruloose, an extremely strict teacher.
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Spend a splashy summer day at the pool with Curious George! In this storybook, George helps his friend Lucy learn to swim, despite her fears. But can our favorite mischievous little monkey follow the pool rules?
Curious George and his friend are spending a fun summer day at their local pool. Kids are swimming, diving, and playing pool games, and there's even a snack stand! George can't wait to spend the whole day in the water, but when he sees...
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Romance in the park volume 1
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"Bridget plans to spend her summer working as a white water rafting guide and studying for her beautician' s license exam. She isn't looking for romance, and she isn't impressed with nerdy nurse Drew when he steps into her raft. She's looking for a strongman like the father she failed, but she finds it hard to resist Drew's passion for life. As a hospital nurse, Drew loves helping people to heal, but after one of his younger patients dies, Drew feels...
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Ecologically friendly farming, anywhere-a complete guide for aquaponics beginners
Discover a sustainable and ecologically friendly way to grow your food-while using a fraction of the water, land, and labor conventional gardens require. The Beginner's Guide to Aquaponics makes starting your first system simple with easy-to-follow instructions that teach you the basics and offer clear step-by-step instructions.
Combine the benefits of fish farming...
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