A Cool Drink of Water · Poop – The Natural History of the unmentionable Nicola Davies & Neal Layton Hippos navigate by it, sloths keep in touch through it, dung beetles eat it…

School Lending Library

1

South East Water Corporation ABN 89 066 902 54720 Corporate Drive, Heatherton VIC 3202 [email protected] southeastwater.com.au

A Cool Drink of Water Barbara Kerley

This lyrical text is paired with stunning National Geographic photographs showing people all over the world enjoying water, drinking water to live, carrying and storing water as a precious resource.

Suitable For: Primary Book Type: Non-fiction

_________________________________________________________

A Drop Around the WorldBarbara Shaw McKinney

This book engagingly leads readers around the world following a drop of water - whether as steam or snow, inside a plant or animal, or underground - teaching the wonders and importance of the water cycle.

Suitable For: PrimaryType: Story Book

_________________________________________________________

A Drop in the Ocean Jacqui Bailey & Matthew Lilly

This story follows the passage of a water droplet through the water cycle. This book also contains experiments, more great facts to know and useful websites.

Suitable For: Lower Primary Type: Story Book

_________________________________________________________

A Drop of Water Walter Wick

The most spectacular photographs ever created on the subject of water appear in this unique science book by Walter Wick. The camera stops theactionandmagnifiesitsothatalltheamazingstatesofwatercanbeobserved - water as ice, rainbow, stream, frost, dew.


_________________________________________________________

2


A Water Report - Natural Water Michael & Jane Pelusey

Natural Water reports on the availability of fresh water which is essential for life. It is a precious and limited resource and its conservation is a pressing concern for all of us.

Suitable For: Primary Type: Reference book

_________________________________________________________

A Water Report - Recycled Water Michael & Jane Pelusey

Recycled Water reports on ways to recycle stormwater, waste water and sea water.


_________________________________________________________

A Water Report - Water ConservationMichael & Jane Pelusey

Water Conservation reports on ways we can all conserve our water supply.


_________________________________________________________

A Water Report - Water Quality Michael & Jane Pelusey

Water Quality reports on what affects the supply of good quality water, which is essential for life.


_________________________________________________________



3


A Water Report - Water Supply Michael & Jane Pelusey

Water Supply reports on ways to manage our limited water supply.


_________________________________________________________

A Water Report - Water Use Michael & Jane Pelusey

Water Use reports on the different ways we use water, a resource essential for life.


_________________________________________________________

Billabong Boy Arron Wood

Arron has lead a life committed to preserving the environment that he now shares in this Autobiography.

Suitable For: Secondary/Teacher Type: Book,Non-fiction

_________________________________________________________

Captain Plop’s Water-Saving Mission Hayley Morton

This book supports students to understand the importance of water conservation. The story introduces simple tips for saving water around the home.


_________________________________________________________


4


Captain Plop the Desalination Adventure Hayley Morton

Engaging primary students with the concept of desalination, this story follows the journey of seawater from ocean to tap and supports student understanding of a complex process. Suitable For: PrimaryType: Story Book _________________________________________________________

Captain Plop and the Tour de Recycle Hayley Morton

This is the latest book in the series and uses a cycling race theme to introduce primary students to the concept of treating and recycling wastewater.


_________________________________________________________

Design for Water Heather Kinkade-Levario

Water, once abundant and cheap, is poised to become the new oil as the entire world faces the reality of a decreasing supply of clean water. Numerous case studies outline the process of water collection from landscape, residential, commercial, industrial, school, park and municipal systems.

Suitable For: Teacher resource Type: Reference book

_________________________________________________________

Did a Dinosaur Drink this Water Robert E Wells

The author explains the complete water cycle and also discusses ocean currents, ocean and lake habitats, and hydroelectricity. He also touches on water pollution and our responsibility to keep our water clean.


________________________________________________________


5


Drains to our Waterways Melbourne Water

This is a comprehensive learning resource on the impact of litter and pollution on our waterways. Based on the inquiry learning model, this education kit comprises a 10 minute video and a 64 page booklet.

Suitable For: Teacher resource, Middle years Type: Activity Book & CD

_________________________________________________________

Earth’s Cycles - The Water Cycle Cheryl Jakab

This book illustrates how the water cycle helps to maintain the balance of nature. It focuses on how living and non-living things depend on each other and on the way humans sometimes negatively impact on this.


_________________________________________________________

Environmental Footprints - How Big is your Water… Paul Mason

This book provides simple examples of how everyday resources result in‘heavy’or‘light’environmentalfootprints.


_________________________________________________________

Global Issues - Water Supply Cheryl Jakab

Upper Primary students will explore issues focusing on the importance of maintaining water supplies. It explores the key issues relating to low water supplies and outlines the problems and offers solutions for a sustainable future.

Suitable For: Upper Primary Type: Book,Non-fiction

_________________________________________________________


6


Home Water Investigator EPA & Melbourne Water

With the Home Water Investigator you can build a comprehensive water usagereportforyourhouse.Roombyroom,itembyitem–findouthowmuch water you use, where it goes and how you can conserve it.

•MiddleyearsCD _________________________________________________________

How the Weather Works Christiane Dorion

Tackling both normal and extreme scenarios, this is an entertaining andenlighteningexplorationoftheworld’sweather.Withbright, friendly illustrations this book stimulates learning and encourages childrentothinkabouthowhumanscaninfluencetheEarth’sclimate.

Suitable For: PrimaryType: Reference Book

_________________________________________________________

I Love Every Drop of Water South East Water

Water is the essence of life and our lifestyle. We depend on it for our healthandwellbeing.It’sthelifebloodofourhomes,ourcommunity, our schools, our industry and the environment we all live in.


_________________________________________________________

Inside the Water Cycle William B. Rice

No matter where you live on Earth, the water cycle plays an important role. Nothing on Earth can survive without water. The water cycle is a fascinating process that makes our planet unique.


_________________________________________________________


7


Issues In Society - Drought in Australia Justin Healey

This book considers the causes and effect of major droughts and looks at ways of coping with drought conditions and managing many environmental, agricultural, economic and social impacts.

Suitable For: Upper Primary/Secondary Type: Book,Non-fiction

_________________________________________________________

Luurnpa The Magical Kingfisher Bai Bai Napangarti

This is a traditional Aboriginal Dreamtime narrative belonging to Bai Bai Napangarti from the Balgo Hills region of Western Australia. It tells the story of Luurnpa, who saves the Kukatja people from dying of thirst by showing them this magic rock hole full of water.

Suitable For: Lower Primary Type: Story, Book

_________________________________________________________

Our World of Water - Children and water Around… Beatrice Hollyer

This book follows the daily lives of six children from Peru, Mauritania, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Tajikistan and California and explores what water means to them.


_________________________________________________________

Poop – The Natural History of the unmentionable Nicola Davies & Neal Layton

Hippos navigate by it, sloths keep in touch through it, dung beetles eat it…and most grown-ups would rather not mention it. Take a peek at POOP andfindoutallyouneedtoknow–what’sitfor,whereitgoesandhowmuchwe can learn from it.

Suitable For: Primary Book Non-fiction

_________________________________________________________


8


Salinity Leela Burnscott

SalinityexplorestheproblemoftoomuchsaltinAustralia’snaturallandscape,as well as explaining the steps that need to be taken to combat salinity.

Suitable For: Upper Primary Type: BookNon-fiction

_________________________________________________________

Saving Water Nicola Chait

This beautifully illustrated board book shows young children how they can make a difference to the world through water conservation.

Suitable For: Lower Primary Type: Board book

_________________________________________________________

Something About Water Penny Matthews & Tom Jellett

As Robbie learns about the importance of water, he becomes interested in saving the planet. He might only be contributing in a small way, but small things can make a big difference. Along the way, Robbie discovers some fascinating facts about water.


_________________________________________________________

Something About Water Teacher Notes Linnet Hunter

These teacher notes will give you ideas for discussion and activities to complete when reading Something About Water with your class.

Suitable For: Teacher Type: Resource

_________________________________________________________


9


The Down-To-Earth Guide to Global Warming Laurie David & Cambria Gordon

This essential guide will help you understand why global warming happens, how it affects the plant and the simple steps you can take to get involved in protecting the environment.

Suitable For: Upper Primary/Secondry Type: Book,Non-fiction

_________________________________________________________

The Floods Explorer Melbourne Water

Using the animated Floods Explorer, students can explore what happens when it rains in urban areas, how houses and parks are affected and the consequence of blocked gutter and stormwater pollution.

Suitable For: Middle yearsType: CD

_________________________________________________________

The Lorax Dr Seuss

“Unless someone like you...cares a whole awful lot...nothing is going to getbetter...It’snot.”TheLoraxstrugglestosavealltheTruffulaTreesfrom thewickedOnce-ler’saxe.

Suitable For: Primary Type: Story Book

_________________________________________________________

The New Inventors - Save Water JamesO’Loghlin

This compilation features some of the best water saving devices that have been showcased on New Inventors. Running time 106 minutes.

Suitable For: Secondary Type: DVD

_________________________________________________________


10


The Science of a Glass of Water Anna Claybourne

Dive into the Science of a glass of water to learn what water is, how we use it and why our world may be running dry. Suitable For: Primary Book Type: Non-fiction

_________________________________________________________

The Snowflake - A Water Cycle Story Neil Waldman

A simple, poetic text and elegantly expressive illustrations chart the yearlong course of one water droplet and ends with thought provoking musing about water.


_________________________________________________________

The Water Map of Melbourne Earth Systems

This CD contains extensive details about the use of water within Greater Melbourne.ItcapturesMelbourne’swaterhistory,watersupplyand treatment infrastructure, and water saving and recycling initiatives.

Suitable For: AllType: CD

_________________________________________________________

The Waterhole Graeme Base

The creator of Animalia brings a stunning new picture book with an exquisitecastofcharactersandatimeless,life-affirmingtheme.


_________________________________________________________


11


The Western Treatment Plant Melbourne Water This CD-ROM contains an interactive multimedia guide and teaching and learning materials to the Western Treatment Plant.

Suitable For: AllType: CD

_________________________________________________________

Tiddalick - The frog who caused a flood Robert Roenfeldt

Based on an aboriginal legend, this book aims to teach water conservation and care for our environment.


_________________________________________________________

Water Trevor Day

IncredibleimagesandamazingfactsandfeaturesshowyouhowwatershapesourplanetandhowvitalitistoEarth’sfuture.

Suitable For: PrimaryType: Book

_________________________________________________________

Water – learn it. live it. Volume 1: Water in the natural environment

Water – learn it. live it. is a joint initiative of South East Water, City West Water and Yarra Valley Water. This resource allows students to explore water through Science, English, Geography, Maths, Music and Art activities. This volume is broken into four sections: Properties of Water, Natural Water Cycle, Bodies of Water and Weather.

Suitable For: Primary/Secondary, Teacher Type: Resource

_________________________________________________________


12


Water – learn it. live it. Volume 2: Water in the urban environment

Look at the journey water takes through the urban water cycle. This volume is broken into four sections: Collecting Water, The Water Journey, Water Coming and Going and Water Industry. Suitable For: Primary/Secondary, Teacher Type: Resource

_________________________________________________________

Water – learn it. live it. Volume 3: Water in the community

Find out about the ways we use, consume and value water. This volume isbrokenintofivesections:UnderstandingWaterUse,HowWeUseWater,WaterMeanings,WaterSupplyandEfficientWaterUseandWaterfor Health and Wellbeing.

Suitable For: Primary/Secondary, Teacher Type: Resource

_________________________________________________________

Mini Scientist Water Fun Lisa Burke

Fun experiments to do with water, packed with cool and wet experiments. Simple instructions encourage children to watch, take notes, collect things and observe changes, helping them learn about science as they play.

Suitable For: PrimaryType: Reference book

_________________________________________________________

Water…the Amazing Journey Caren Trafford and Megan Eriksson

MeetWasuanddiscoverwater’sviewonlife.Followthewatercycle, travel throughout the ages and discover things you never knew.


_________________________________________________________


13


Water - The Essence of Life Mark Niemeyer

This book looks at the sources and forms of water on Earth. From icebergs, glaciers and aquifers to steam, frost and dew the book offers explanation of the uses to which it is put, from hydroelectricity and irrigation to waterwheels and fountains.

Suitable For: Secondary Type: Book

_________________________________________________________

Water- Discovery Starts with a Single WordPenelope Arlon

Learning about water is introduced from a starting point that children will alreadyknow,encouragingthemtofindoutabouttheirdailylifeandthe world around them.

Suitable For: Lower Primary Type: Book

_________________________________________________________

Water Not Down the Drain Stuart McQuire

With over 150 pages of comprehensive information and diagrams on how you can sustainable use water around the home.

Suitable For: Teacher resourcesType: Book

_________________________________________________________

Water, Water, Everywhere JudyMraz

Thisresourcefocusesonthenatureandcausesofflooding,itsimpactonpeopleandtheenvironment,andtheeffectsoflivingonfloodplainsandinhighlyurbanisedareaswhenamajorfloodoccurs.

Suitable For: Middle YearsType: Activity Book & CD

_________________________________________________________


14


Where Does the Poo Go? Caren Trafford and Jade Oakley

Follow Goobie, as he takes us on a fascinating journey from the beginning of time. Who do they see? What do they do? Where do they go in the quest to be recycled?


_________________________________________________________

Who’s Still Hiding Big Book Melbourne Water

‘Who’sstillhiding?’isapicturestorybookforbeginningreaders. This delightful book helps younger students discover the animals that call our rivers and creeks home.

Suitable For: Lower Primary Type: Story book

_________________________________________________________

Documents

A Cool Drink of Water · Poop – The Natural History of the unmentionable Nicola Davies & Neal Layton Hippos navigate by it, sloths keep in touch through it, dung beetles eat it…