This book is the first of two volumes produced by WAGGGS and UNEP and dealing with the dependence of man and other living things on water, its conservation and distribution. It also addresses the problems of water, of water pollution, its forms, implications and need for controls.It is packed full of factual information under specific headings and can be dipped into as a resource, e.g. for background information for talks, discussions, practical projects, poster making etc., and for general information for girls working on badges.