Water on your head? An umbrella won’t help here

October 13, 2015
A boy selling water in India. Talk about water pressure!

A boy selling water in India. Talk about water pressure!

One gallon of water weighs 8.3 pounds (3.76 kg).

Hold that on top of your head and walk around for a few hours. Not fun! How much water would you use if you had to carry every drop?

(page 40, from Water Runs Through This Book)


Nancy Bo Flood

As a fish-brain surgeon or a rodeo poem wrangler, I have loved stories. I strongly believe that words – in poetry or prose – help heal our hearts and give us new eyes to see the world. I was first a research psychologist studying brain development at the University of Minnesota and London University before following my passion – writing for children. Learn more...