An illustration of a young boy sitting on a stool watching a tea kettle in a fireplace.

Boy Watching Tea Kettle in Fireplace

An illustration of a young boy sitting on a stool watching a tea kettle in a fireplace.

Gobiesox reticulatus is a species of Clingfish, a bottom dwelling fish that live in shallow waters.

Clingfish

Gobiesox reticulatus is a species of Clingfish, a bottom dwelling fish that live in shallow waters.

"Governor of a Steam-engine. GOVERNOR. In machinery, a self-acting regulator which controls a supply of steam, gas, or water; especially, any device for automatically regulating the amount of power developed in a machine, as in a steam-engine." -Whitney, 1911

Electric Governor

"Governor of a Steam-engine. GOVERNOR. In machinery, a self-acting regulator which controls a supply…

This sign is used to indicate that a dam is located nearby.

Dam, Black and White

This sign is used to indicate that a dam is located nearby.

This sign is used to indicate that a dam is located nearby.

Dam, Color

This sign is used to indicate that a dam is located nearby.

This sign is used to indicate that a dam is located nearby.

Dam, Outline

This sign is used to indicate that a dam is located nearby.

This sign is used to indicate that a dam is located nearby.

Dam, Silhouette

This sign is used to indicate that a dam is located nearby.

This sign is used to indicate that drinking water is available nearby.

Drinking Water, Black and White

This sign is used to indicate that drinking water is available nearby.

This sign is used to indicate that drinking water is available nearby.

Drinking Water, Color

This sign is used to indicate that drinking water is available nearby.

This sign is used to indicate that drinking water is available nearby.

Drinking Water, Outline

This sign is used to indicate that drinking water is available nearby.

This sign is used to indicate that drinking water is available nearby.

Drinking Water, Silhouette

This sign is used to indicate that drinking water is available nearby.

This sign indicates that water skiing is permitted nearby.

Water Skiing , Black and White

This sign indicates that water skiing is permitted nearby.

This sign indicates that water skiing is permitted nearby.

Water Skiing , Color

This sign indicates that water skiing is permitted nearby.

This sign indicates that water skiing is permitted nearby.

Water Skiing , Outline

This sign indicates that water skiing is permitted nearby.

This sign indicates that water skiing is permitted nearby.

Water Skiing , Silhouette

This sign indicates that water skiing is permitted nearby.

This sign indicates that wading is permitted nearby.

Wading, Black and White

This sign indicates that wading is permitted nearby.

This sign indicates that wading is permitted nearby.

Wading, Color

This sign indicates that wading is permitted nearby.

This sign indicates that wading is permitted nearby.

Wading, Outline

This sign indicates that wading is permitted nearby.

This sign indicates that wading is permitted nearby.

Wading, Silhouette

This sign indicates that wading is permitted nearby.

"Bill shorter that head, slender and compressed throughout, higher that broad at the nostrils, about straight, but seeming to be slightly recurved, owing to a sort of upward tilting of the superior mandible; culmen, notched near the end; gonys convex. Nostrils linear, opening beneath a large scale partly covered with feathers. No rictal vibrissae, nor any trace of bristles or bristle-tipped feathers about the nostrils. Plumage soft, lustreless, remarkably full and compact, water-proof. Body stout, thick set. Habits aquatic." Elliot Coues, 1884

European Dipper

"Bill shorter that head, slender and compressed throughout, higher that broad at the nostrils, about…

"Adult, in summer: Slaty-plumbeous, paler below, inclining on the head to sooty-brown. Quills and tail-feathers fuscous. Eyelids usually white. Bill black; feet yellowish." Elliot Coues, 1884

American Dipper

"Adult, in summer: Slaty-plumbeous, paler below, inclining on the head to sooty-brown. Quills and tail-feathers…

The Whirligig (Dineutes vittatus) is an insect in the Gyrinidae family of water beetles.

Whirligig

The Whirligig (Dineutes vittatus) is an insect in the Gyrinidae family of water beetles.

A woman is standing on a rock with her left arm raised in the air. There is a burning torch beside her, and there is water in the background. The woman standing on the rock is wearing loose robes.

Woman on a Rock

A woman is standing on a rock with her left arm raised in the air. There is a burning torch beside her,…

This caddy spoon has a handle that is designed in a sprig of weed that resemble a small water-lily. This spoon was used for measuring tea leaves.

Caddy Spoon

This caddy spoon has a handle that is designed in a sprig of weed that resemble a small water-lily.…

This vase is of Indian origin and is made out of metal and clay. Typically used for holding water, it has a very dark color and is inlaid with pieces of silver.

Vase

This vase is of Indian origin and is made out of metal and clay. Typically used for holding water, it…

This silver vase has a chain attached and was used to sprinkle rose water over apartments. It is of Indian origin.

Silver Vase

This silver vase has a chain attached and was used to sprinkle rose water over apartments. It is of…

This cot, also known as a bed, is in the design of a Victoria Regia plant which is a form of a water lily.

Cot

This cot, also known as a bed, is in the design of a Victoria Regia plant which is a form of a water…

This water fountain is made out of cast iron. It has a design of a crocodile holding a fish in his mouth, beneath it is an otter and tortoise. The amphibious animals are surrounded by water lilies.

Water Fountain

This water fountain is made out of cast iron. It has a design of a crocodile holding a fish in his mouth,…

This ewer and basin are covered with water leaves.

Ewer and Basin

This ewer and basin are covered with water leaves.

This Fountain hand basin is used for supplying water and disposing water that has been used.

Fountain Hand Basin

This Fountain hand basin is used for supplying water and disposing water that has been used.

This Fountain hand basin is used for supplying water and disposing water that has been used.

Fountain Hand Basin

This Fountain hand basin is used for supplying water and disposing water that has been used.

This water fountain is a 17th century design that is made out of well glazed pottery. It is decorated with flowers and foliage.

Water Fountain

This water fountain is a 17th century design that is made out of well glazed pottery. It is decorated…

This water fountain is a 17th century design that is made out of well glazed pottery. It is decorated with flowers and foliage.

Water Fountain

This water fountain is a 17th century design that is made out of well glazed pottery. It is decorated…

This crystal jug is designed with water lilies.

Crystal Jug

This crystal jug is designed with water lilies.

This water carafe is designed with a fuchsia flower plant.

Water Carafe

This water carafe is designed with a fuchsia flower plant.

This hot air stove was used for heating a room. The basin with the vase at the top holds water.

Hot Air Stove

This hot air stove was used for heating a room. The basin with the vase at the top holds water.

This flagon is made out of gold and silver enamel, and the body is made of rock crystal. It is typically used to drink wine or water from.

Flagon

This flagon is made out of gold and silver enamel, and the body is made of rock crystal. It is typically…

The statuette is a small statue that is small enough to be picked up by hand. This statuette depicts a water-bearer.

Statuette

The statuette is a small statue that is small enough to be picked up by hand. This statuette depicts…

The water jug is a type of a liquid container.

Water Jug

The water jug is a type of a liquid container.

The baptismal font is type of large basin used to perform the baptism ceremony, which is the act of using water to admit a person into the Christian Church.

Baptismal Font

The baptismal font is type of large basin used to perform the baptism ceremony, which is the act of…

This easel was made in England for use of both oil and water color painting. It has attached compartments that can be closed into the easel.

Easel

This easel was made in England for use of both oil and water color painting. It has attached compartments…

This water jug is designed in a medieval style with curved patterns.

Water Jug

This water jug is designed in a medieval style with curved patterns.

This water fountain is made out of bronze and designed with sculpted figures that are bathing.

Water Fountain

This water fountain is made out of bronze and designed with sculpted figures that are bathing.

This water fountain is made out of iron in the form of two open flower shapes, on top of each other.

Water Fountain

This water fountain is made out of iron in the form of two open flower shapes, on top of each other.

Color flag of Anguilla. Blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Anguillan coat of arms centered in the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms depicts three orange dolphins in an interlocking circular design on a white background with blue wavy water below.

Flag of Anguilla, 2009

Color flag of Anguilla. Blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Anguillan…

Black and white outline flag of Anguilla. Blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Anguillan coat of arms centered in the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms depicts three orange dolphins in an interlocking circular design on a white background with blue wavy water below

Flag of Anguilla, 2009

Black and white outline flag of Anguilla. Blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant…

Color flag of Mongolia. Three equal, vertical bands of red (hoist side), blue, and red; centered on the hoist-side red band in yellow is the national emblem ("soyombo" - a columnar arrangement of abstract and geometric representation for fire, sun, moon, earth, water, and the yin-yang symbol).

Flag of Mongolia, 2009

Color flag of Mongolia. Three equal, vertical bands of red (hoist side), blue, and red; centered on…

Black and white outline flag of Mongolia. Three equal, vertical bands of red (hoist side), blue, and red; centered on the hoist-side red band in yellow is the national emblem ("soyombo" - a columnar arrangement of abstract and geometric representation for fire, sun, moon, earth, water, and the yin-yang symbol)

Flag of Mongolia, 2009

Black and white outline flag of Mongolia. Three equal, vertical bands of red (hoist side), blue, and…

Reynard the Fox put himself in the bucket of the well, calls, and gets the attention of Ereswine the wolf. He tells her he is eating fish from the well and to join him by jumping in the other bucket at the top. Being much heavier than Reynard, Ereswine falls to the bottom of the well where he leaves her.

Reynard the Fox: Tricking Ereswine in the Well

Reynard the Fox put himself in the bucket of the well, calls, and gets the attention of Ereswine the…

A woman chases after the dog for stealing some food. Reynard the Fox was relieved of all the accusations because he proved that all of the other animals were just as guilty of trickery, like Curtois the dog stealing some food.

Reynard the Fox: Curtois Stealing Food

A woman chases after the dog for stealing some food. Reynard the Fox was relieved of all the accusations…

Geirrod the giant spies a bird on the chimney of his castle. It is really Loki wearing Freya's eagle feather coat. Geirrod keeps him and gives him no food or water since he will not talk.

Geirrod and Loki

Geirrod the giant spies a bird on the chimney of his castle. It is really Loki wearing Freya's eagle…

Geirrod the giant's daughter pours a pitcher of water into a stream. Thor and Loki are wading through it until it starts becoming deeper. Thor throws a stone near her to scare her away.

Geirrod's Daughter Pouring Water

Geirrod the giant's daughter pours a pitcher of water into a stream. Thor and Loki are wading through…

Loreley, a water fairy, rides her chariot drawn by two goldfish. She was a siren, singing and distracting fishermen, until she fell in love with one of them.

Loreley in her Chariot

Loreley, a water fairy, rides her chariot drawn by two goldfish. She was a siren, singing and distracting…

In Norse mythology, Mani drives the moon chariot at night. He finds a boy and a girl carrying a pail of water. He takes them for a ride in his chariot.

Children in the Moon

In Norse mythology, Mani drives the moon chariot at night. He finds a boy and a girl carrying a pail…

"Atolls. A coral island commonly consists of a narrow rim of reef, surrounding a lagoon." -Dana, 1880

Coral Island of Atoll

"Atolls. A coral island commonly consists of a narrow rim of reef, surrounding a lagoon." -Dana, 1880

"represents a section of an island, from the ocean (o) to the lagoon (l). On the ocean side, from o to a, there is shallow water for some distance out; and where not too deep, the bottom is covered here and there with growing corals. Between a and b there is a platform of coral rock, mostly bare at low tide, but covered at high ... b to d is the wooded portion of the island. The whole width (is) from the beach (b) to the lagoon (c)." -Dana, 1880

Section of Coral Island of an Atoll

"represents a section of an island, from the ocean (o) to the lagoon (l). On the ocean side, from o…

"Longitudinal section of hopper dredger, employed on the River Clyde. The vessel steams to place of working and is moored by the Steam Winches A A at bow and stern to buoys, the Bucket Ladder B is then lowered by steam power, and thereafter Buckets set in motion by gearing C C. The depth of water at which the Bucket Ladder dredges is regulated by the Hoisting Shears and Chain Barrel D D, driven by shafting E E from the Engines. The Buckets discharge the material by the shoot F into the Hopper G. The dredged material is discharged by the doors of the Hopper being opened by the Lifting Chains H H. These doors are hinged on to the side of Vessel, and suspended at centre by the Lifting Chains, which are connected to geared Crab Winches I I." -Hill, 1921

Hopper Dredger

"Longitudinal section of hopper dredger, employed on the River Clyde. The vessel steams to place of…

"The magneto gives an electric spark, which explodes the gasoline in the cylinders. The water pump keeps water flowing around the cylinders to prevent them from getting too hot. This water comes back to the pump through the radiator at the front of the car. Wind blows through the radiator and cools off the water. The tire pump on up-to-date cars is run by the engine. It does not pump except when the gears, which are shown in the picture, are pulled together." -Bodmer, 1917

Building an Automobile, Step 10: Magneto

"The magneto gives an electric spark, which explodes the gasoline in the cylinders. The water pump keeps…

"Completed chassis with radiator added. The water which keeps the engine from getting too hot is pumped around the cylinders and then through the radiator. The wind blows through the little openings in the radiator, and cools off the water. Then the water is pumped around the cylinders again." -Bodmer, 1917

Building an Automobile, Step 21: Radiator

"Completed chassis with radiator added. The water which keeps the engine from getting too hot is pumped…

An illustration of a frog sitting on the bank of a pond looking out into the water.

Frog Sitting on Bank Looking at Pond

An illustration of a frog sitting on the bank of a pond looking out into the water.