Publisher's Synopsis
An illustrated account of the different aspects of water throughout the world. This series on "The World's Children" investigates areas in both developed and developing countries where children's needs are adequately catered for, and other areas where more work needs to be done. The series is produced in association with Save the Children and contains a foreword by their president, Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal.;The present volume looks at water and the role it plays in the lives of humans, beginning with life in the womb and continuing with the body's needs and health, to its important role in agriculture, industry and transport. The author also investigates the problems of pollution and conservation and discusses the ways in which governments and aid organizations are dealing with the difficulties of drought, water contamination and soil erosion.;The text is complemented by teachers' notes, a glossary, useful addres ses, a further reading list and an index.
