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The Young Scientist Investigates provides a practical introduction to science for junior schools. The first twelve books on the series are for 8 to 11 year olds, with each book exploring a different field of study. The colourfully illustrated text...

This book follows water 'detectives' in the Slow Water movement as they search for clues to water's past and present. Taking cutting-edge science and research into historical ecology, animal life and earlier human practices, they discover a deeper understanding of what water wants and how accommodating nature can...

Various authors have contributed to this series. Each volume focuses upon a particular type of food needed to keep the human body functioning properly. The books show how a wide range of foods are needed to maintain...

Water and habitat engineer

CK's job is helping people under the impact of the conflict ongoing in Yemen. In Yemen, he is managing a water and sewer programme which requires lots of engineering skill and also project management skill.

This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.

Water and Plants

This activity demonstrates the uptake and transport of water in plants. Plants take up water and nutrients through tiny tubes running the length of the plant. Using cut flowers and coloured water children investigate the way in which water is transported within plants through the process of transpiration.

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Water and sanitation - technical briefs

These technical briefs focus on low cost approaches to accessing clean water and sanitation. This is vital to health and well being and low costs are particularly important to poorer communities in the developing world.

Technical briefs are documents produced by Practical Action which are freely available to...

Water and sanitation images

A selection of images related to water and sanitation.

Water and sanitation videos

Practical Action helps local communities in the developing world gain access to services such as water and sanitation, vital for a decent quality of life. Some examples of how they go about doing this and the technologies involved are demonstrated in these videos:

  • Dying for a drink - solar powered...

This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.

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