Running Dry: The Global Water Crisis

A parent would reach for this book when their teenager begins asking tough questions about climate change, global inequality, or the sustainability of our modern lifestyle. It is an essential resource for adolescents who are developing a sense of global citizenship and want to understand the science and politics behind the world's most precious resource. Stuart A. Kallen provides a comprehensive look at the water crisis, moving from the science of aquifers to the ethics of water privatization. The book balances the heavy reality of water scarcity with a call to responsibility, making it appropriate for middle and high school students who are ready for a serious, non-fiction deep dive. It is an excellent choice for fostering a sense of agency and environmental justice in young readers.