Washoe County Library System

Introduces young children to the water cycle with simple text and illustrations.

Presents information about water, its three states of solid, liquid, or gas, the dependence of the water cycle on gravity and the sun's energy, and the different forms that water takes around the world. "Water is essential to life on our planet. Water is constantly moving between Earth's surface, the air, and the ground. But did you know that water cannot be created or destroyed? Or that water is not only a liquid but also a solid and a gas? See...

"Drop the water droplet leads young readers on an adventure through the hydrologic cycle"--

Cumulative text describes how water falls from the clouds as rain and eventually makes its way to the sea.

Illustrations and simple text describe the water cycle and where rain goes when it falls.

"The water cycle becomes a down-to-earth reality when children follow Pitter on his overland journey from cloud to ocean, and Patter on her journey from cloud to ocean by way of an underground route. In the ocean they meet and join in a cloud once again. 'Explore More' endnotes provide additional explanations of water cycle principles"--

"Water is essential for life, but where does it come from? This exciting book dives into that question to explain to readers exactly what happens in the water cycle. From underground springs that feed rivers and lakes to ocean water, it all helps create the clouds that move water particles from place to place. The way water moves around changes the landscape, temperature, and climate all around the world, and readers learn how this much-needed cycle...

"Explains the stages of the water cycle and how the water cycle impacts the earth's water supply"--