• Explores the difficulties of protecting fresh water and how individuals can help
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will get students interested
• Connects essential concepts such as climate change and problem-solving to students' daily lives
• Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a " Civics in Action" activity designed to help students waste less water

Learn about the world's freshwater shortage with this nonfiction book. Ideal for young readers, this book explains Earth's water crisis and includes a fiction story related to the topic, glossary, connected project, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color book explores the difficulties of protecting fresh water and how individuals can help. It also covers essential concepts such as problem-solving and leadership, and includes an extension activity for grade 2. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool, to explore global citizenship, conserving water, and climate change.