Parents and children will find much of interest in this well-organized and nicely presented book.
Fran Ashdown North Shore News (11/09/2016) This informational text uses clear explanations and easily understood infographics to introduce young people to the idea of a water footprint by showing how much potable water is required to produce food and other products... Recommend to patrons from ... Read moregrade 4-7 and to their teachers to communicate how the products we choose impact the amount of clean water available in the world.
(02/21/2017) (starred review) In this thoughtful title, young readers learn the actual cost of water used to grow and make things like oranges, ketchup and even cellphones. This water footprint is the amount of fresh water used to produce goods and services and contributes to an irreversible loss of Earth's finite water supply. The easily understood infographics raise awareness of how our all-consuming lifestyle is literally made of water.
(03/01/2017) The opening section of Enough Water? explains that both flooding and drought are two sides of the same coin, primarily resulting from what we do as humans to the earth. A brief explanation of climate change and its effects are included, with striking photographs interspersed. The heart of the book is Water by the Numbers, which gives a visual representation of exactly how many liters or gallons of water a typical product or activity involves. From flushing the toilet to using a disposable diaper to growing a watermelon, I was shocked at just how much water is used. The final seven pages of the book includes tips for reducing water use in all areas of life.
(10/20/2016) Highly effective in its approach and most engaging, Enough Water? is insightful and informative, and, hopefully, will lead to a greater awareness of water-consumption issues and changes in behavior with regard to water usage and conservation. Highly Recommended.
(12/02/2016) The majority of the book is dedicated to single page infographics that clearly explain the amount of water used to grow our favourite foods, do our daily activities and make our favourite items. Teachers of all grade levels could use this as a resource in their classroom as either a supplement to a water unit, science unit, or in a math unit that looks at how we can represent numbers. If you are looking for a resource that raises awareness of water consumption and shares the importance of water conservation, this is a perfect book to help. It belongs in every school library.
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