Water is life! Freshwater bubbles, flows and floods with the most wonderful life on Earth - and all of us rely on it to stay alive. BUT today, because of pollution and climate change, it is becoming more and more difficult for people and animals to find the clean freshwater they need to survive. It's time to act!

Water tells the story of freshwater around the world. Discover the history of water, how the water cycle works, learn about the different kinds of water and about the amazing variety of wildlife that freshwater is home to. Then find out what happens to water because of climate change and global heating; the importance of clean water for health; the worldwide problem of water pollution and the devastating impact of water shortage on children's lives and education.

Catherine Barr challenges us to take action, to use water wisely and protect freshwater to save our planet.

About the Author

Catherine Barr specializes in clear explanations of 'big issues for small people'. She worked with Greenpeace and London's Natural History Museum before becoming a full-time researcher-writer. She describes herself as "interested in writing non-fiction stories that spark questions and conversation". Her bestselling book, The Story of Life, explaining the principle of evolution, is available in 14 languages. Her previous books for Otter-Barry Books are Red Alert! 15 Endangered Animals Fighting to Survive (2018) and Invisible Nature: A Secret World Beyond Our Senses (2020). Catherine visits schools and festivals around the UK with interactive events inspired by her books. She lives near Hay-on-Wye.

Christiane Engel grew up in Germany and was always determined to become an artist. She has a BA in children's art and an MA in Children's Illustration. Working on information books, she seeks to present important topics to young children in an engaging, respectful way. She works with soft pencil, acrylics, watercolour and digital media. Her recent books include Dump Truck Disco and the ABC Books for Me series. Christiane lives in Kent, England.

Reviews

"This is an exceptional non-fiction book filled with facts about water around the world and how we can take action to use water wisely. Inspirational and beautifully illustrated."

-- Jo Bowers (Associate Dean & Lecturer: Primary Education), Cardiff Metropolitan University * via Twitter *

"This fascinating and groundbreaking non-fiction book looks at how freshwater affects life, the climate, and our long term survival. With captivating detail and illustrations, interesting fact boxes and clear and concise information and explanation, this hardback sends a strong and positive environmental message. It's a highly engaging book that children can pore over for days."

-- Tom Tolkien * The School Reading List *

"..a joyous book: the illustrations splash from the page in a brilliant array of colours, detail and textures; the text, confident and passionate; the intent, urgent and inspiring... this is the book I would choose if working in Lower Key Stage 2 and teaching young people about the vital importance of water. No-fuss, brightly colourful and engagingly authoritative, it is a gem of recent nonfiction for children."

* Just Imagine *

"Water is life! I love the purity of this book's message, which offers a comprehensive introduction to water, essential to sustaining all life on Earth... Visually, this is a striking book and the detailed illustrations immerse the reader in the subject."

* Juno Magazine *

"With strong messages of the need to protect our planet's water throughout, and a practical guide on using water wisely at home, this book has so many layers, that come together as a very well-rounded and enticing book that would be a great addition to any home or classroom library...

Readers are quickly drawn in by Christiane Engel's beautiful illustrations, which are full of lovely details to fuel your little readers' curiosity and keep their attention as they discover how water first appeared on the earth and why it is so important to all the life our world supports."

-- Caryl Hart * Discover Children's Books *



Book Information
ISBN 9781913074463
Author Catherine Barr
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Otter-Barry Books Ltd
Publisher Otter-Barry Books Ltd