Let's Have Clean Water [Kit]

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Kit issued by the U.S. National Bureau of Standards containing materials regarding conversion to the metric system of measurement. The kit includes a letter of introduction; an order form; two plastic cards printed with rulers and conversion information; and four booklets that discuss how the metric system is different from the English system of measurement, why America should switch, and reference materials for converting.

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5 pieces : ill. ; in portfolio

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United States. Public Health Service. 1953~.

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  • Main Title: Let's Have Clean Water [Kit]
  • Series Title: Public Health Service Publications
  • Series Title: Let's Have Clean Water Kit
  • Added Title: Clean Water is Everybody's Business
  • Added Title: The Fight to Save America's Waters: A Mark Trail Adventure in Public Health and Conservation
  • Added Title: The Living Waters
  • Added Title: Water Pollution in the United States
  • Added Title: Let's Have Clean Water: Chairman's Guide

Description

Kit issued by the U.S. National Bureau of Standards containing materials regarding conversion to the metric system of measurement. The kit includes a letter of introduction; an order form; two plastic cards printed with rulers and conversion information; and four booklets that discuss how the metric system is different from the English system of measurement, why America should switch, and reference materials for converting.

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5 pieces : ill. ; in portfolio

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"A kit of materials to aid community leaders in their efforts to solve local water pollution problems."

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Government Documents General Collection

Drawn from the prolific publishing programs of the federal and state governments, these documents may include reports, hearings, books, and pamphlets on historical and current topics.

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The Fight to Save America's Waters: A Mark Trail Adventure in Public Health and Conservation (Pamphlet)

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"This story is about the danger that lurks in America's rivers, lakes, and streams...and what you can do to drive that danger away" (cover page).

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The Fight to Save America's Waters: A Mark Trail Adventure in Public Health and Conservation, ark:/67531/metadc2015964

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Let's Have Clean Water: Chairman's Guide (Pamphlet)

Let's Have Clean Water: Chairman's Guide

Compilation of eight pamphlets that are components of a guide for people who want to initiate community conversations about water pollution.

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  • 1953~

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  • Oct. 31, 2022, 7:47 a.m.

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  • Oct. 31, 2022, 11:44 p.m.

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United States. Public Health Service. Let's Have Clean Water [Kit], collection, 1953~; Washington D.C.. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2015740/: accessed January 12, 2025), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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