One Well: The Story of Water on Earth

This book, "One Well," takes a variety of topics - like the water cycle, water availability, and pollution - and incorporates them all into one large metaphor: one well. Overall, this book doesn't appear to be a typical science centered book, but I think the story like nature of the book allows students the opportunity to build an emotional connection to the subject matter along with finding a greater understanding of the subject matter. Along with that, the multitude of uses makes this book able to be used across multiple subject areas. You could use it when teaching on pollution, what it means to be a global citizen, and water usage, just to name a few. Because of it's breadth of applications and readability, I think that "One Well" show more would be a well rounded book to use in the classroom, particularly for upper elementary aged students. show less

This is a poetic, thorough overview of the importance of water on our planet. This book centers on the idea that all usuable water on our planet comes from one "well" that we must all share. There is a lot of information on water scarcity and pollution. I presented this analogy to my kindergarten science students and it was easily understandable to them. Unfortunately, the language was a bit too sophisticated and dense, so I ended up rephrasing a lot of it. The text would be great for grade 3 and up, though.

One Well: The Story of Water on Earth informs the readers how water on Earth is one big well that is connected. The book emphasizes how there is only one source of water that connects us all. The book furthermore explores the topics of water that can be correlated towards science content topics and history content areas such as where water is located in places of the Earth, the water cycle, their relationship with plants and role in photosynthesis, how water contributes to habitats, how it is used within our current society, the distribution of water, and the importance of water conservation. Not only does this book incorporate a variety of science topics, but it can also be used within English content areas among observing literacy show more elements as students could observe how the “one well” is a metaphor to how water is connected. It can also be used in math content areas as it incorporates percentages and unit conversions. I like how this book additionally provides short fun facts and descriptions to the side that correlate with water as it gives facts that the middle grade reader may not have been familiar with. I think that this book is perfect for middle grade classrooms as it is an amazing read that provides background knowledge towards a variety of content area such as science, English, math, and even geography. show less

Seen from space, our planet looks blue. This is because almost 70 percent of Earth's surface is covered with water. Earth is the only planet with liquid water --- and therefore the only planet that can support life. All water is connected. Every raindrop, lake, underground river and glacier is part of a single global well. Water has the power to change everything --- a single splash can sprout a seed, quench a thirst, provide a habitat, generate energy and sustain life. How we treat the water in the well will affect every species on the planet, now and for years to come. One Well shows how every one of us has the power to conserve and protect our global well.

Retelling: This book describes where on earth water can be found, and in what forms. It describes how plants, animals, and humans use water. It explains, using water consumption statistics supported by a pictographs how much water is used in various parts of the world compared to the population of inhabitants of that part of the world. Then it gives ideas about how to help conserve water and to support efforts to distribute water more equitably throughout the world.

Thoughts and Feelings: This book reminded me of when I lived in California, a state where water consumption is particularly high due to the heat, and poor planning. I remember reading articles about how the population was draining the aquifers faster than they could show more recuperate. They were saying that someday states on the east coast may have to provide California with the water it needs. It was interesting to see the same issue from a global perspective. show less

The book One Well talks about how all the water in the world is connected. I loved this book and would love to use it one of my classes. The illustrations in the book are also really good. The author gives specific percentages without being over powering. The book is very Eco-friendly and talks about recycling the water and how fresh water is moved. I like how the book is put together. I could see and recommend its use in a 5-9 class room depending on what’s being taught.

In this book it tells information about water. Its full of information on which part of the world uses the most water, and things that we didnt know about water. It also gives facts that even though the world is mostly made up of water, we can't use most of the water for drinking and or everyda, y needs. Some facts are that North America's population is 1 third of Africa yet we use 3 times more than what they use. It gives also useful facts and tips on how you can conserve water and make the world a better place. After reading this, it really made me think that we are very grateful compared to the other people living in India, ,Africa, Asia etc. and we should help save water and not waste it. This book had great facts and tips and i show more recommend it for the people who want to learn something new. show less