Burlington Public Library

Through diagrams, hands-on experiments, and biographies, this book introduces the water cycle, explaining how sunshine, air, water, and the force of gravity work together as part of the water cycle.

"Simple text and full-color photographs describe rain and its role in the water cycle"--

Explore the water cycle in this fascinating book! Readers will learn the various steps of the water cycle--including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. Featuring plenty of stunning images, colorful charts and graphs, accessible glossary and index, and easy-to-read text, readers will learn about different forms and types of water such as rain, sleet, snow, freshwater, and saltwater. Readers will also learn about clouds, the different types,...

"Dive into the lifecycle of water and discover how it supports all life forms, how humans harness its power, and why we need to conserve it"--

"Water. It is crucial for life on Earth, and it is everywhere. It is also the only substance on Earth that naturally has three forms : it can be a liquid, a solid, or a gas. Why is water so important for life?"--Provided by publisher.

"In her latest gorgeously photo-illustrated nonfiction picture book, celebrated author April Pulley Sayre sheds new light on the wonders of rain, from the beauty of a raindrop balanced on a leaf to the amazing, never-ending water cycle that keeps our planet in perfect ecological balance."--

"Rainy days might make some people sad. But while you might not want to get caught out in a downpour, Earth needs rain! Rain is responsible for keeping our plants healthy, giving us drinking water, and giving us a way to cool off when it's hot. In this book, readers will learn each step of the water cycle, one of Earth's most important processes, and where rain fits in. Photographs and a simple diagram depict the water cycle in action. Reading this...

"A spare, poetic picture book exploring the different phases of the water cycle in surprising and engaging ways"--

Join the class as they evaporate, condense, rain, and make their way back to the ocean, only to evaporate all over again.

Describes the journey through a watershed of snow that falls on the Rocky Mountain Continental Divide, is transformed into drinking water, and flows into rivers, and heads to the ocean.