"This picture book poetically explores the many things water can be--from home maker and ship breaker to cloud fluffer and fire snuffer. Backmatter provides additional explanations."--

"Meet Cloud! Follow along as she moves, transforms, precipitates, and more in this charming and humorous portrayal of the water cycle."--Provided by publisher.

From crossing the sea to circling the world, ships are machines that go places! In this title, vibrant photos and light text help young readers learn about these amazing vessels, including their parts to their jobs.

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

Discusses the science of water, including its chemical makeup, its importance to life, its role in climate, and how the cycle works.

Kids know a turtle carries its home on its back, but what else does a pet turtle need? This low-level title introduces the needs of pet turtles, from heat lamps to favorite foods, through supportive text and crisp photographs.

Brief text, sidebars, labeled illustrations, and humorous cartoons describe what it would be like to live without clean water and describes how people access water and the importance of making sure that water is not polluted or wasted.

Learn all about the water cycle and find out how water shapes our planet. Make a precipitation gauge or grow your own stalactite. Find out how important it is to conserve water and harness its energy.

"Water and soil serve as important parts of the natural world, and without them, forests would cease to exist. How do these two essential parts of nature work together to keep animals and plants alive in forests? This elementary science curriculum topic is explained through age-appropriate, accessible text, which highlights the importance of water and soil and how they help maintain the biodiversity of forests. A detailed glossary and informative...

"Introduces the importance of water conservation and explains how to build an efficient rainwater storage container. Additional features to aid comprehension include detailed step-by-step illustrations, a clear list of materials, informative captions and callouts, fast facts, suggestions on how kids can make a difference, project tips and possible alterations, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and introductions...