This Drop of Water

A beautifully illustrated look at our wonderful watery world<BR><BR>This Drop of Water begins with a thunderstorm on a hot summer day. Suddenly - splash! A drop of water hits a girl right on the nose. Where did it come from? And where will it go? She wants to know! <BR><BR>The book uses this simple premise as a jumping-off point to explore what water is, where it comes from and how essential it is to life here on Earth. It explores topics as important and wide-ranging as how the Earth formed, the water cycle, clouds and the tides. It also highlights just how precious a resource water is. <BR><BR>A beautifully illustrated picture book with friendly narrative text by the award-winning author of This Little Pebble, which was shortlisted for prestigious science and art awards, This Drop of Water will make the topic come alive for readers aged 7 and up.<BR><BR>List of contents:<BR><BR>Thunderstorm!<BR>Watery world<BR>It came from outer space<BR>Flowing downhill<BR>Into the oceans<BR>Underwater<BR>Out of the sea<BR>Clouds<BR>Here comes the rain!<BR>The big freeze<BR>Water shapes the world<BR>Water underground<BR>Water for plants<BR>Water for animals<BR>Water for us<BR>Turn on the tap!<BR>Down the plughole<BR>Precious water<BR>Weird water<BR>Round and round<BR>Water activities<BR>Glossary and index