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ISBN: 978-1-555337-954-6
Hardcover
31 pages
“One Well fills a huge void…This beautifully illustrated and superbly written book is exactly the tool needed to bring awareness of the life-giving importance of water to a whole new generation.”
— Maude Barlow, Chair, Council of Canadians, Author of Blue Gold, 18 April, 2007
“One Well is a much needed drink for those of us thirsting to help protect our planet’s threatened water supplies. Appropriate for children of all ages, this richly illustrated book provides valuable perspectives on the sources of water, value to all living things, present threats and constructive suggestions for water conservation. Bravo to Ms. Strauss and Ms. Woods for a valuable contribution to a subject vital to us all.”
— Jean-Michel Cousteau, Founder and President Ocean Futures Society, Inc., 15 March, 2007
“This beautifully illustrated and wonderfully written book should be read and acted upon by every family member. I hope that it will be available in every school library in the world. The message it brings is critical to all humans and indeed all life on the planet.”
— Charles Hopkins, United Nations University Chair for Education for Sustainable Development, York University, 15 March, 2007
“The facts are as dramatic as the threat of loss.”
— Booklist, Starred Review, 15 February, 2007
AWARDS
- Green Prize for Sustainable Literature, Santa Monica Public Library, Winner
- Information Book Award, Children’s Literature Roundtables of Canada, Winner
- Notable Books for a Global Society, International Reading Association, Winner
- Sigurd F Olson Nature Writing Award for Children’s Literature, Ontario Library Association, Winner
- Silver Birch Award, ForeWord Magazine, Commended
- Book of the Year, The Society of School Librarians International, Commended
- International Book Award, CBC, Winner
- Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, , Winner