A young boy whose family wastes water puts some water-saving strategies in place after his neighbor Kirsty helps him imagine what would happen if the world ran out of water.

Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all... When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people's water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth's most sacred resource. Inspired by the many indigenous-led movements across North America, this bold and lyrical picture book issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth's water from harm and corruption.

"Describes how floods form, their effects, and how people can prepare for them"--Provided by publisher. K-Grade 3.

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to rivers. Includes a map, infographics, an activity, glossary, and index."--