In the book world, the month of November is dedicated to reading and sharing non-fiction books. This month I’ll be sharing some non-fiction books that I think would be great for readers, young and old. These books will cover various topics and interests.
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WATER
Discovering the Precious Resource All Around Us
By: Olga Fadeeva
Translated by: Lena Traer
Published: April 9, 2024
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Non-Fiction
Here are some impressive facts about water:
71% of the Earth’s surface is covered with water.
3% of the world water is fresh water.
Only 1% of the world’s fresh water is easily accessible.
Most of the planet’s water is salt water.
Every aspect of water is covered in this book. From rain to clouds to water underground to water above ground. Kids will learn all about rivers, lakes, and the difference between a sea and an ocean even though they are basically in the same area.
Every page spread asks a question about water and then answers the question with various short paragraphs and illustrations to explain the answer. No living thing can survive without water. It is part of our every day from our first drink of water in the morning to our shower and quick brush of our teeth. Water is our most precious resource and we need to be vigilant to protect this resource. Microplastics in our plastic packaging and microbeads in our detergents and cosmetics are affecting marine animals, fish, and our drinking water. The author offers some tips for helping to protect this precious resource including using cloth, glass, or paper instead of single-use plastic and using eco-friendly detergents.
A note at the end of the book shares that the author used about 10 liters of water to create the art for this book by sprinkling and thinning the acrylic paint with water. The illustrations fill the pages and are gorgeous. The inside covers of the book also share extra interesting facts about water.
Olga Fadeeva is the author and illustrator of Wind: Discovering Air in Motion (Eerdmans) and many other books for children. In a starred review, Kirkus called Wind “thoroughly engaging…masterful in both design and imagery.” Olga’s art has been honored in Italy, China, and her home country of Russia. Follow Olga on Instagram @olgafadeeva_illustrations.
Lena Traer is a Russian and English-language translator with a focus on books for children and young adults. She has translated Wind: Discovering Air in Motion and On the Edge of the World (both Eerdmans) into English and has also translated a variety of picture books and scientific materials into Russian. Born and raised in Siberia, Russia, Lena now lives in San Francisco.
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