Water is a tasteless, odourless, and nearly colourless substance in its pure form that is essential to all known forms of life.

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magazine article: UK water. "Do you know the difference between artesian wells and aquifers, and did you know how many poisonous chemicals you drink every day? Join us as we trace the path of water from the clouds to the taps." Read article

word game: Water cycle. Put the events that constitute the water cycle into the correct order. Play game

story:. Not a Drop to Drink. The Romans tried to bring water to the desert 2000 years ago. A Portuguese explorer tried the same thing in 1777. Will the narrator of this story, with the use of modern technology, succeed where the others failed? Read story

cartoon: "Can you vouch for the quality of the water?" "Madam, all drinking water in this establishment has been personally ..." See cartoon

trivia: Person. Remy Bricka holds the world record for the furthest distance walked on water. "See more water trivia

in history: world water shortage predicted | water on the moon

links: Wikipedia: water See more links

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