A Drop in the Ocean: The Story of Water (Science Works)

by JacquiBailey (Author), Matthew Lilly (Illustrator)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2003

  $3.25

  The passage of a water droplet is followed in this story, from the time when it evaporates from the ocean and becomes the water vapour that makes up the clouds to the moment it falls as rain. The text reveals how the rainwater soaks into the ground or joins rivers and streams and reservoirs. It also looks at the way in which water is cleaned and used by us before being returned once again to this never-ending cycle. There is a water experiment at the end of the volume to show how changes of state occur from solids to liquids to gases. This volume is part of a series which uses cartoon-style illustrations and speech bubbles to make scientific ideas easier to understand. Fact boxes, a themed experiment, a list of related Web sites and an index are also included.

• Used

  Paperback
  2004

  $4.14

  This series uses cartoon style illustrations and humorous narrative text to make key topics in Science and Geography both accessible and engaging. This approach encourages children to read about and understand complex ideas. This story follows the passage of a water droplet, from the time when it evaporates from the ocean and becomes the water vapour that makes up clouds to the moment it falls as rain. We learn how water is cleaned and used before being returned once again to this never-ending cycle. This book also contains an experiment, more great facts to know, useful websites and an index.