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100			_aJha, Alok.
245		4	_aThe Water Book _b: The Story of Our Most Ordinary Substance and Its Most Extraordinary Uses _c/ Alok Jha.
250			_aFirst edition.
260			_aLondon _b: Headline Publishing Group _c, 2015.
300			_ax, 384 p. _b: illustrations _c; 23 cm.
520			_aThe Water Book by Alok Jha is a popular science book that explores water as both an everyday substance and a fundamental element of the universe. It explains how water formed in space, how it arrived on Earth, and how it has shaped the planet’s climate, landscapes, and ecosystems over billions of years. The book connects scientific concepts from physics, chemistry, astronomy, and earth sciences with real-world examples, showing how water influences weather patterns, geological formations, human civilization, and even the possibility of life beyond Earth. It also reflects on cultural and emotional connections humans have with water, from rivers and oceans to drinking water and rainfall. Overall, it is an accessible science narrative that blends storytelling with scientific explanation, making complex ideas about water engaging for general readers, students, and researchers.
650			_aHydrology—Popular works.
650			_aNature—Effect of water.
650			_aWater.
650			_aWater—History.
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