Synopses & Reviews
Learn how to live green in this series from noted astronaut and environmentalist, Sally Ride that is dedicated to 3 of the Earth's main resources--air, energy, and water. Each volume describes how people use the Earth's resources and what can be done to protect them. Packed with full-color photographs and illustrations.
Learn about developing technologies for recycling and desalinating water that are helping to bring clean water to people all over the world.
Review
“The authors approach conservation from an important global perspective, incorporating examples from countries throughout the world.” —School Library Journal
Synopsis
Real solutions to real environmental problems. A Sally Ride Science book.
Part of a series that teaches readers how to live green, Clean Water describes how water is used and what can be done to protect this precious resource. Learn about developing technologies for recycling and desalinating water that are helping to bring clean water to people all over the world.
Packed with full-color illustrations, this is middle-grade nonfiction at its most informative and instructive.
About the Author
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. BETH GEIGER was the recipient of the 2006 AAAS Science Journalist Award for excellence in Science Reporting for Children. She lives in Seattle, Washington.