Washoe County Library System

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

Follows the journey of a water droplet through the various stages of the water cycle, from precipitation to evaporation and condensation.

"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...

Simple text and photographs describe the stages of the water cycle.

Learn about a drop of water's journey through Nature.

Uses texts and graphs to explain the water cycle on earth and its effects on life.

"The sun explains its role in the movement of water around the Earth, from the lifting of fresh water from the seas, to the movement of underwater currents that nourish the world's oceans. The sun has a hand in moving rivers of water in its liquid, gaseous, and solid states all around the Earth, enabling life to exist on our planet. But human beings are interfering in this natural cycle, unbalancing the amount of fresh water available."--

"Learn how some of nature's treasures are produced--from start to finish. Suitable for both struggling and at-level readers, these titles teach life science concepts as well as sequential thinking."--

"In this book, young readers will learn about fresh water, and how it differs from salt water."--