Published by the National Geographic Society, A Cool Drink of Water, circles the globe through stunning photography, catching breathtaking imagery of people and animals collecting and drinking water. From solitary hikers pausing to drink in the mountains and canyons of Western North America to an old farmer in the Irish countryside drawing fresh water from a well for himself and his cows, from the stately black figures of women carrying stacks of brass water pots in India to children in Nepal filling a jug of water with rainwater dripping from a roof -- the images resonate the unifying, common need of all of life for this vital resource. Though the text is minimal, focusing readers instead on the stunning visual imagery, a map and the captioned spread of thumbnail copies of the photos in the back of the book explain how various cultures use and conserve water. "A Note on Water Conservation" emphasizes the limited amount of fresh, clean water available to life and the importance of protecting the water supply so as to ensure "that now and in the future everyone, everywhere can always enjoy a cool drink of water."