Product Description

Children learn that clean water is one of our most precious natural resources. In this book, boys and girls are told about dozens of ways in which they and their families can avoid wasting water. Part of every child’s development involves asking questions. Today, some of the most important questions kids ask are related to the natural environment. The enlightening and entertaining four-book Why Should I? series demonstrates the importance of protecting nature. Books present brief, entertaining stories that answer children’s questions and feature amusing color illustrations on every page. A note at the back of each book is for parents and teachers, suggesting ways to use these books most effectively.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #302631 in Books
• Published on: 2005-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 32 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780764131578
• Condition: USED - ACCEPTABLE
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Review
'...the amusing illustrations and straightforward text make it an excellent choice for early beginnings in science for the foundation stage... Buy the whole series: this is a very enjoyable and fun way to think about environmental issues.' -- Early Years Educator 20020301

From the Back Cover
[back cover]


WHY SHOULD I?



Part of a child’s development is asking questions and learning about the environment. With amusing pictures and simple text, this book shows the importance of saving water.



Added notes for parents and teachers will help them use this book most effectively.



TITLES IN THE SERIES

Customer Reviews

disappointing
This book was a disappointment because we have Green's "Why Should I Save Energy?" so I was expecting more. I have a problem with my four year old running through the house flipping on appliances, all the lights, then turning all the faucets on, including the spigot outdoors. "Why Should I Save Energy?" got the message across... we don't do this because electricity is generated from fossil fuels, and that's polluting and expensive, so we want to use as little electricity as we need to. That way we can enjoy life better.

The approach Green took with this book seemed bizarre to me, although not totally different from "Energy." In "Energy," the kids experience a blackout and have to sit around in the dark with flashlights. In "Water," there is some imaginary drought? Where there is no water left anywhere on earth? My husband agreed with me that it's kinda confusing when you're trying to teach kids about the water cycle... like water never goes away, it just evaporates? My kid is four years old and he's not going to turn the hose off because he's worried about some fake-believe drought where all the water magically disappears. Why couldn't she just stick with the basics? It costs us money to waste water and it creates pollution, so we should use as little as we need to. If you are looking for a general book about conservation, Greens "Energy" title is great. For water conservation, look elsewhere. Why Should I Save Energy? (Why Should I?)

save water
This book is quick and good for children in order to teach them to save water.