The Book of Water
- ISBN-10
- 051000072X
- ISBN-13
- 9780510000721
- Category
- Water
- Pages
- 151
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1980
- Authors
- Pinin Carpi, Alison Sage
Description
Describes why water is important to our lives, how we use it and how we can save it for the future. Includes stories and things to make, such as a model boat.
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