Lila and Andy learn about The Journey of Water: From the River to the Tap, A Young Civil Engineer's

How does water from rivers become safe for drinking? Join Lila & Andy as they discover the amazing science behind water treatment!

When Lila and Andy explore water systems with their civil engineer dad, young readers discover the fascinating journey water takes from rivers and lakes to our kitchen taps. Learn how coagulation makes tiny dirt particles stick together, why flocculation works like a giant cake mixer, and how pump stations push water uphill to reach tall buildings.

This revised and updated second edition includes a comprehensive quiz to test understanding, a detailed glossary of water treatment terms, and a list of exciting career opportunities, making it an ideal resource for educators and curious young minds.

In this book, you will discover:

• How water treatment plants use screening, filtration, and disinfection to remove dirt and germs
• The step-by-step clarification process, including coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation
• Why civil engineers design different-sized treatment plants for mountain lakes versus muddy rivers
• Different water sources, like surface water from rivers and groundwater from underground aquifers
• Real-world applications kids use daily, from turning on taps to drinking at school fountains
• How water distribution networks use storage tanks, underground pipes, and pump stations

This water treatment adventure combines storytelling with real environmental engineering science, giving young learners a solid introduction to STEM careers in civil and environmental engineering.

This book is perfect for:

• Young readers curious about how clean water reaches their homes (ages 8-14)
• Teachers building STEM curriculum around environmental science or water systems units
• Homeschool families looking for hands-on civil engineering resources
• Future engineers who love asking "How does that work?" about everyday systems

Part of the "Lila and Andy Learn" STEM series, where every title turns science into an adventure kids want to read.