A Cool Drink of Water (Barbara Kerley Photo Inspirations)
Preschool-Grade 2.  Gorgeous full-page illustrations and minimal text give global perspective to the idea that water is basic to all human life. Photos depict people collecting, transporting, and drinking the liquid while the poetic text reminds readers that "Everyone/Everywhere" enjoys "A nice, cool drink of water." The print itself creates visual interest with verbs in italics and nouns in bold. A spread at the back of the book includes thumbnail copies of the illustrations with captions and a map identifying the locations of the shots. There is also a statement on water conservation from the president and CEO of the National Geographic Society. Enjoyable to browse and a stunning introduction to a unit on water.Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools, VACopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to theHardcoveredition.