Not a Drop to Drink: Water for a Thirsty World
| AUTHOR | Burgan, Michael |
| PUBLISHER | National Geographic Kids (10/14/2008) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
Water is one of Earth's hot environmental topics. The scarcity of clean drinking water will have dramatic consequences for humanity in the 21st century: water disputes could spark regional conflict, while increased desertification and drought could affect world food supplies and the future of farming. Not a Drop to Drink conveys a clear message to young readers about this precious commodity and our urgent need to conserve it. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781426302671
ISBN-10:
1426302673
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
64
Carton Quantity:
40
Product Dimensions:
6.80 x 0.40 x 9.80 inches
Weight:
0.75 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product,
Maps,
Table of Contents,
Ikids,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
CN
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Water (Oceans, Lakes, Et
Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection
Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Science & Ecosystems
Grade Level:
5th Grade
- 9th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
0
Point Value:
0
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
333.91
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publisher marketing
Water is one of Earth's hot environmental topics. The scarcity of clean drinking water will have dramatic consequences for humanity in the 21st century: water disputes could spark regional conflict, while increased desertification and drought could affect world food supplies and the future of farming. Not a Drop to Drink conveys a clear message to young readers about this precious commodity and our urgent need to conserve it. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
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Author:
Burgan, Michael
Formerly an editor at the educational publisher 'Weekly Reader', Michael Burgan has been a freelance writer for 17 years. He has written more than 250 books for children and young adults, specializing in U.S. history, geography, and biographies of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Burgan has won several awards for his writing, and his plays for adult audiences have been staged across the United States. He graduated from the University of Connecticut with a BA in history. He currently resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico with his cat Callie.
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