Soil Book

Book 61 Bibliographic Citation:
Woodward, J. (2009). Water. New York, NY: DK Publishing.

Age/Grade Level: (Ages 11--114, Grades 5'8)

Summary:
We take water for granted but clean water is a precious resource. From the water cycle and fishing to water conflict and power, this book shares beautifully illustrated photos and facts on all things water.

Awards/Reviewing Sources:
Wilson's Junior High School 01/09/10
2013 Los Angeles Unified School District Approved Title

Curriculum Content/Standard for 21st Century Learner:
This book would be a great resource for a 5th-8th grade interdisciplinary unit on global perspectives, resources, or water as it provides not only background facts, but leads into inquiry on water power, conflict over water, and other future issues related to this precious resource.

AASL Standards
1.1.3 Develop and refine a range of questions to frame the search for new understanding.

Recommendation for student's personal literature selection:
This book would be an excellent recommendation for a student doing an inquiry on water as a resource, water power, water farming, conflict over water, or aspects related to the movement of water around the earth.

Genre:
Nonfiction/science