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Overview
Water is all around us. It is rain from the sky. It is a puddle on the ground. It is a place to swim. But that's not all. Water can change. Water can be ice cubes in your drink or steam from your bath.
Describes the sources, uses, and properties of water.
Synopsis
Water is all around us. It is rain from the sky. It is a puddle on the ground. It is a place to swim. But that's not all. Water can change. Water can be ice cubes in your drink or steam from your bath.
Marilyn Courtot - Children's Literature
Water really is an interesting substance. It takes on a variety of forms that we know, but as a young kid, may not really be aware of. The young girl in the opening scenes is enjoying water in the form of rain. She has her umbrella, rain gear, and boots; so sloshing through puddles is just great fun. Water, which makes up so much of our planet, offers great opportunities for recreation. Water is also essential to life. We need it to live, and we drink plenty each day. Water is also used for cooking and cleaning. Water can take another form when it gets cold. Instead of rain, we can have snow. Water can also freeze solid to form ice. With heat, it converts back to liquid and even vapor or steam. Eventually, the water absorbed in the air will come down again most likely as rain. So, the cycle is complete, and the lesson easily learned in this "All Aboard Science Reader," Science Stop 1. 2002, Grosset & Dunlap/Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers,
Editorials
Children's Literature -
Water really is an interesting substance. It takes on a variety of forms that we know, but those that a young child, may not really be aware of. The young girl in the opening scenes is enjoying water in the form of rain. She has her umbrella, rain gear, and boots; so sloshing through puddles is just great fun. Water, which makes up so much of our planet, offers great opportunities for recreation. Water is also essential to life. We need it to live, and we drink plenty each day. Water is also used for cooking and cleaning. Water can take another form when it gets cold. Instead of rain, we can have snow. Water can also freeze solid to form ice. With heat, it converts back to liquid and even vapor or steam. Eventually, the water absorbed in the air will come down again—most likely as rain. So, the cycle is complete, and the lesson easily learned in this reissue which is now designed a Level 2 book in the "Penguin Young Readers" series. It has also been assigned Guided Reading Level "E." The author uses picture clues to help children figure out the words on a particular page and the pictures are full of action and happy kids. The opening page contains a note to parents and educators about the series and tips for making best use of the book. Reviewer: Marilyn CourtotChildren's Literature
Water really is an interesting substance. It takes on a variety of forms that we know, but as a young kid, may not really be aware of. The young girl in the opening scenes is enjoying water in the form of rain. She has her umbrella, rain gear, and boots; so sloshing through puddles is just great fun. Water, which makes up so much of our planet, offers great opportunities for recreation. Water is also essential to life. We need it to live, and we drink plenty each day. Water is also used for cooking and cleaning. Water can take another form when it gets cold. Instead of rain, we can have snow. Water can also freeze solid to form ice. With heat, it converts back to liquid and even vapor or steam. Eventually, the water absorbed in the air will come down again—most likely as rain. So, the cycle is complete, and the lesson easily learned in this "All Aboard Science Reader," Science Stop 1. 2002, Grosset & Dunlap/Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers,— Marilyn Courtot