Making a Splash: How Humans Consume, Control and Care for Water (Orca Timeline)

★ “Visually dynamic layouts use detailed cartoon illustrations while also weaving in high quality photos and maps that will keep readers engaged. Thorough and timely...will make excellent additions to any library collection.” ― Booklist, starred review

From where we live to what we eat, water plays a vital role in our survival.

Since ancient times, water’s life-giving power has inspired people’s spiritual beliefs. It has influenced how humans migrated around the world. Recently, human ingenuity has taken water from a drinking source to an energy source, though not without consequences. As our population grows, cities expand and climate changes, what is the future of water? Innovations are making water equitable and accessible for all. Water warriors, determined to repair, protect and conserve water, are also shifting the mindset from humans needing water to water needing us. Making a Splash: How Humans Consume, Conserve and Care for Water looks at what has been done in the past and what can be done in the future to ensure the health and prosperity of our blue planet.

The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

Colleen Nelson is a teacher and author. Her recent titles include the Mystery at the Biltmore series, The Umbrella House, 2023 Silver Birch winner The Undercover Book List, and Making a Splash: How Humans Consume, Control and Care for Water, which received a Booklist starred review. Colleen has lived in Japan and New York City and currently lives in Winnipeg where she dreams of having a home by the ocean.

Sophie Dubé is a Canadian illustrator and concept artist. She graduated with honours from the Sheridan College illustration program and has worked as an art director for Zazie Films. Sophie lives in Vancouver, where she enjoys taking her sketchbook along for hikes and camping trips.