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Using water / by Einspruch, Andrew.;
Discusses where our water comes from, how to save water at home and at school, and the importance of sustainable living.For primary school age.
Subjects: Water efficiency; Water conservation; Sustainable living;
© 2010., Macmillan Library,
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Your water footprint : the shocking facts about how much water we use to make everyday products / by Leahy, Stephen,1953-;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.An investigation of water usage which combines infographics with a narrative detailing the typical volume of water necessary for common applications, from creating fuel to flushing the toilet.LSC
Subjects: Water use.; Water efficiency.;
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Be thankful for water : how water sustains our planet / by Ziefert, Harriet.; Fitzgerald, Brian,1959-;
Using lilting, rhyming couplets, this book explores the many way that water is essential to our lives and the existence of life on earth. But it doesn't stop there! Kids will also learn about the many uses of water - and the environmental danger to water posed by pollution and lack of respect for this precious resource. Kids are encouraged to be kind, not only to one another, but to the environment as well.
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Picture books.; Water; Water-supply; Water use; Water conservation;
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Groundcover revolution : how to use sustainable, low-maintenance, low-water groundcovers to replace your turf / by Jentz, Kathy,author.;
"Reducing the lawn is among the biggest trends in homeownership, with an endless stream of homeowners looking for an eco-friendly alternative to a traditional turfgrass lawn. In the last few years alone, over 23 million American adults converted part of their lawn to a natural landscape, and now they're looking to do even more. The biggest challenge to adopting this new ideal of the perfect lawn? Knowing how and when to replace your turf, and which plants are the best ones for the job. Groundcover Revolution is here with all the answers you need (and some you didn't even know you needed!) How replacing a lawn with groundcovers reduces resource consumption on a significant level; Why groundcovers require far less long-term maintenance than turf after establishment; The many additional benefits of groundcovers, including erosion control, a reduction in chemical usage, a boost in biodiversity, and mitigation of climate change as a carbon sink; The ways groundcovers overcome challenges such as tree roots, compacted soils, poor drainage, and dense shade; The step-by-step mechanics of how to get rid of your lawn, how to place and plant groundcovers from seeds, plugs, or transplants, and how to care for your new "quilted lawn" once it's in place"--
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Gardening.; Gardens; Ground cover plants.; Landscape gardening.; Lawns.; Sustainable horticulture.;
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Water storage : tanks, cisterns, aquifers, and ponds for domestic supply, fire and emergency use : includes How to make ferrocement water tanks / by Ludwig, Art.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 120) and index.LSC
Subjects: Water; Tanks; Reservoirs.; Water towers.;
© c2005., Oasis Design,
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The water-smart garden : techniques and strategies for conserving, capturing, and efficiently using water in today's climate ... and tomorrow's / by Johnson, Noelle(Horticulturist),author.;
"The Water-Smart Garden is a complete guide to conserving, capturing, and efficiently using water in your landscape at a time when water-usage restrictions are on the rise"--
Subjects: Landscape gardening; Water harvesting.; Xeriscaping.;
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From raindrop to tap / by Bright, Michael.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.Essential water -- The blue planet -- The water cycle -- Water and the weather -- Natural water sources -- Storing water -- Electricity from water -- Water treatment -- Water for the home -- Water at work -- Water use in the home -- How to save water -- Drinking water -- Clean water for everyone -- Glossary -- Further information -- Index.Guided reading: R.LSC
Subjects: Water-supply; Water consumption;
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The science of water / by Parker, Janice;
Presents information about the properties, behavior, and uses of water, covering such topics as its various forms, the water cycle, and salt water versus fresh water.
Subjects: Water;
© 1999., Gareth Stevens Pub.,
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Essential rainwater harvesting : a guide to home-scale system design / by Avis, Rob,1979-author.; Avis, Michelle,1980-author.; Coombes, Peter,writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Water harvesting.; Water harvesting;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A gardener's guide to climate adaptive gardening : the essential guide to gardening sustainably / by Mason, Kelvin,author.;
"This book covers a range of methods to create a sustainable garden with a low carbon footprint that will continue to thrive as the climate changes in the future. It includes ideas and suggestions on how to design and maintain a low-carbon garden that is still both colourful and productive."--
Subjects: Gardening; Gardening.; Permaculture.; Sustainable horticulture.;
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