Not a drop to drink water for a thirsty world
Water is one of Earths 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...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C. :
National Geographic,
c2008.
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| Series: | National Geographic investigates
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| Summary: | Water is one of Earths 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. |
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| Physical Description: | 64 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 60) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781426303609 (hbk.) 1426303602 (hbk.) 9781426302671 (library : hbk.) 1426302673 (library : hbk.) |
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