Discusses the composition and states of water, its importance for human beings, how humans get water, how humans are polluting the water supply, the effects of this pollution, and strategies that would help with this problem.

Includes index.

Our thirsty world -- Water, water, everywhere -- Water doesn't grow in bottles -- Getting water to people -- Wise water ways -- Wanted: clean water -- Changing climate, changing water -- Dry run -- Things you can do.