Clean water
Discusses the composition and states of water, its importance for human beings, how humans get water, how humans are polluting the water supply, the effects of this pollution, and strategies that would help with this problem.
| Main Author: | Geiger, Beth, 1958- |
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| Corporate Authors: | Sally Ride Science (Firm) |
| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Flash Point/Roaring Brook Press,
2009.
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| Edition: | 1st Roaring Brook Press ed. |
| Subjects: |
| Summary: |
Discusses the composition and states of water, its importance for human beings, how humans get water, how humans are polluting the water supply, the effects of this pollution, and strategies that would help with this problem. |
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| Item Description: |
"Sally Ride Science." Originally published: San Diego, Calif. : Sally Ride Science, 2008. Includes index. |
| Physical Description: |
40 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 23 cm. |
| ISBN: |
9781596435773 (pbk. : recy. paper) 1596435771 (pbk. : recy. paper) |
| Author Notes: |
In 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman to travel into space. Since then, she has remained in the limelight as an astronaut, astrophysicist and outspoken advocate for encouraging women in the sciences. She is also the President and Founder of Sally Ride Science, a media company that develops educational content that encourages children's interest in science and technology. In addition to publications, the company creates content for teachers and out-of-school programs. |