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jamelchior's review
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
ellbo_oks333's review
4.0
Interesting and scary topic needed to be brought up to people's attention. I'm just not sure how much attention this will grab from younger readers.
notinjersey's review
4.0
This book is an eye opening read about the dangers of running out of water, chemicals seeping into water, and too much water (flooding) in an area. I found this book interesting, but a bit dry and not as engaging as a YA book should be to hold a younger person’s interest. I did learn a lot about water issues that could effect us all!
kmoreads's review
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
Thank you to Algonquin Young Readers for the #gifted copy of the book.
This book is gears towards young readers - ages 9-12. Everyone should have access to clean water! We all need it to survive. This was a great informative book about what would happen if we ran out of water! There were lots of real life examples in this book. This book should be in every school!
This book is gears towards young readers - ages 9-12. Everyone should have access to clean water! We all need it to survive. This was a great informative book about what would happen if we ran out of water! There were lots of real life examples in this book. This book should be in every school!
stephaniejalowiec's review
5.0
An important and necessary book to learn about the finite resource of water. I especially liked the actionable steps a reader can immediately put into place to begin helping to solve the world’s water crisis.
saschadarlington's review
5.0
This review first appeared on: https://saschadarlington.me/2022/01/14/review-of-when-the-world-runs-dry-algonquinyr-ncastaldoauthor/#.YeG4M_7MJPY
Water. It’s one thing we all need and one that we also take for granted until the turn of your faucet delivers nothing or a water analysis shows over-the-limit toxins or chemicals derived coal mining or plastic factories or even farming and ranching. I thought I was environmentally aware until I read Nancy Castaldo’s illuminating and informative When the World Runs Dry which describes many real events that have contaminated water, how human beings have turned ground water to muck, and the environmental concerns of flooding and drought.
When the World Runs Dry is written for young adult readers but is really a book that we all should read in order to be more aware of what is going on around us, especially when the powers that be would rather we were all kept in the dark. In fact, the level of corruption among politicians (as well as corporation leaders in the coal, car, plastic and other industries in which run-off creates environmental hazards for the neighboring communities) who evidently would rather people die from the effects of drinking contaminated water than take responsibility and act is stupefying and does make you wonder if you shouldn’t be regularly having your own water analyzed since you can’t always trust that the government will inform you if there’s an issue. (Yes, if you couldn’t tell, Castaldo has really set a fire under me!)
In tandem, we see the results of building communities or farming in areas that were not meant to handle it–like deserts. Is it any surprise communities and farmers trying to thrive in deserts might someday run out of water and face dire situations? We human beings are not very good at accepting responsibility for our own ignorance.
This review is very close to turning into a rant (if it hasn’t reached there already) so I’ll be summing it up. When the World Runs Dry is easily understand, informative, and covers the issues at hand adeptly. The author provides a lot of statistics and facts for the real life examples she’s shared and plenty of references. Castaldo doesn’t just inform, she also offers suggestions on how we can help, what we can do. It’s really time we stop taking nature and its resources for granted and act before it’s too late for future generations and the planet as we know it.
Thank you to Algonquin Young Readers for sending along a copy of When the World Runs Dry for an honest review–or in this case, rant. Read this one, folks.
Water. It’s one thing we all need and one that we also take for granted until the turn of your faucet delivers nothing or a water analysis shows over-the-limit toxins or chemicals derived coal mining or plastic factories or even farming and ranching. I thought I was environmentally aware until I read Nancy Castaldo’s illuminating and informative When the World Runs Dry which describes many real events that have contaminated water, how human beings have turned ground water to muck, and the environmental concerns of flooding and drought.
When the World Runs Dry is written for young adult readers but is really a book that we all should read in order to be more aware of what is going on around us, especially when the powers that be would rather we were all kept in the dark. In fact, the level of corruption among politicians (as well as corporation leaders in the coal, car, plastic and other industries in which run-off creates environmental hazards for the neighboring communities) who evidently would rather people die from the effects of drinking contaminated water than take responsibility and act is stupefying and does make you wonder if you shouldn’t be regularly having your own water analyzed since you can’t always trust that the government will inform you if there’s an issue. (Yes, if you couldn’t tell, Castaldo has really set a fire under me!)
In tandem, we see the results of building communities or farming in areas that were not meant to handle it–like deserts. Is it any surprise communities and farmers trying to thrive in deserts might someday run out of water and face dire situations? We human beings are not very good at accepting responsibility for our own ignorance.
This review is very close to turning into a rant (if it hasn’t reached there already) so I’ll be summing it up. When the World Runs Dry is easily understand, informative, and covers the issues at hand adeptly. The author provides a lot of statistics and facts for the real life examples she’s shared and plenty of references. Castaldo doesn’t just inform, she also offers suggestions on how we can help, what we can do. It’s really time we stop taking nature and its resources for granted and act before it’s too late for future generations and the planet as we know it.
Thank you to Algonquin Young Readers for sending along a copy of When the World Runs Dry for an honest review–or in this case, rant. Read this one, folks.
popthebutterfly's review
informative
slow-paced
3.0
Disclaimer: I received this arc from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: When the World Runs Dry: Earth’s Water in Crisis
Author: Nancy F. Castaldo
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 3.5/5
Recommended For...: non-fiction, environmental
Publication Date: January 18, 2022
Genre: Environmental Non-Fiction
Age Relevance: 15+ (water infrastructure problems, pollution, fracking contamination, supply issues)
Explanation of Above: Pollution, fracking, infrastructure, and supply issues are all heavily discussed in the book.
Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers
Pages: 208
Synopsis: What would you do if you turned on the faucet one day and nothing happened? What if you learned the water in your home was harmful to drink? Water is essential for life on this planet, but not every community has the safe, clean water it needs. In When the World Runs Dry, award-winning science writer Nancy Castaldo takes readers from Flint, Michigan, and Newark, New Jersey, to Iran and Cape Town, South Africa, to explore the various ways in which water around the world is in danger, why we must act now, and why you’re never too young to make a difference.
Review: I feel like this was a highly informative book that I felt discussed the issues in it very well. The book is presented in a factual manner and it pulls from a lot of different issues and experiences to show the current water crisis. The book is a great springboard into other non-fiction books about environmental issues such as fracking, rising sea levels, pollution, etc.
The main thing I didn’t like about the book is that I felt the tone of it was a bit dry and it wasn’t as engaging for my brain as I thought it would be, but I felt it was still engaging. I’m also now terrified, so good job book.
Verdict: It’s good and educational.
Book: When the World Runs Dry: Earth’s Water in Crisis
Author: Nancy F. Castaldo
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 3.5/5
Recommended For...: non-fiction, environmental
Publication Date: January 18, 2022
Genre: Environmental Non-Fiction
Age Relevance: 15+ (water infrastructure problems, pollution, fracking contamination, supply issues)
Explanation of Above: Pollution, fracking, infrastructure, and supply issues are all heavily discussed in the book.
Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers
Pages: 208
Synopsis: What would you do if you turned on the faucet one day and nothing happened? What if you learned the water in your home was harmful to drink? Water is essential for life on this planet, but not every community has the safe, clean water it needs. In When the World Runs Dry, award-winning science writer Nancy Castaldo takes readers from Flint, Michigan, and Newark, New Jersey, to Iran and Cape Town, South Africa, to explore the various ways in which water around the world is in danger, why we must act now, and why you’re never too young to make a difference.
Review: I feel like this was a highly informative book that I felt discussed the issues in it very well. The book is presented in a factual manner and it pulls from a lot of different issues and experiences to show the current water crisis. The book is a great springboard into other non-fiction books about environmental issues such as fracking, rising sea levels, pollution, etc.
The main thing I didn’t like about the book is that I felt the tone of it was a bit dry and it wasn’t as engaging for my brain as I thought it would be, but I felt it was still engaging. I’m also now terrified, so good job book.
Verdict: It’s good and educational.
caseys_chapters's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
Over the past few years, I’ve made an effort to learn about the environment and sustainability. But I’ve never known much about the water crisis. This book taught me an enormous amount in less than 200 pages.
When the World Runs Dry is young adult nonfiction, written in an approachable style that explains what the water crisis is, how it happened, and why it matters.
Each chapter includes case studies of communities impacted by the water crisis, like a town only 30 miles from me hurt by contaminated groundwater. It was especially moving to read about a community so close to home.
I loved the examples of young people stepping up to make a difference. The book ends with these amazing stories plus specific actions you can take and organizations to support.
I recommend to this to YA and adult readers alike! It’s a great book to educate yourself on an urgent issue.
When the World Runs Dry is young adult nonfiction, written in an approachable style that explains what the water crisis is, how it happened, and why it matters.
Each chapter includes case studies of communities impacted by the water crisis, like a town only 30 miles from me hurt by contaminated groundwater. It was especially moving to read about a community so close to home.
I loved the examples of young people stepping up to make a difference. The book ends with these amazing stories plus specific actions you can take and organizations to support.
I recommend to this to YA and adult readers alike! It’s a great book to educate yourself on an urgent issue.