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Did a Dinosaur Drink This Water?

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1 of 1 copy available

It's hard to imagine—the molecules in the glass of water you just finished might have once been part of a water hole that dinosaurs drank from! In this fascinating new book about the water cycle, readers will find that while it might be hard to imagine, it's true.

The author, Robert E. Wells, explains the complete water cycle and also discusses ocean currents, ocean and lake habitats, and hydroelectricity. He also touches on water pollution and our responsibility to keep our water clean. The author's bright cartoon illustrations make this information especially appealing to kids.

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    • School Library Journal

      February 1, 2007
      Gr 1-3-This uniquely titled book introduces the water cycle. The information includes details about why plants and animals need water; the three states of water; how it moves through streams, rivers, and the ocean; and what happens to it after evaporation. How water is used on Earth and conservation issues are also discussed. The lack of chapters might hinder the use of this book for reports. The colorful, cartoon illustrations result in a comic-book look, and the hand-lettered text adds to this feeling. Many books have been written about the water cycle, and this one is similar in style to Joanna Cole's "Magic School Bus: Wet All Over" (Scholastic, 1996)."Christine Markley, Washington Elementary School, Barto, PA"

      Copyright 2007 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • Booklist

      December 1, 2006
      Wells, who explored topics such as large numbers in " Can You Count to a Googol " (2000) and the measurement of time in " How Do You Know What Time It Is?" (2002), now tackles the water cycle, explaining that the earth's water has been constantly recycled not just since dinosaur days but for billions of years. The simple text asks good questions and offers clearly worded answers, enhanced by lively, colorful ink-and-watercolor illustrations. In the pictures, two children travel in a helicopter-like gizmo all around the world, observing streams, rivers, oceans, rain, snow, glaciers, a dam, and so on. Readers will also see illustrations of evaporation and underground aquifers. The text ends with a plea for water conservation. A playful but sound introduction to the water cycle. (Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2006, American Library Association.)

    • The Horn Book

      January 1, 2007
      This friendly yet scientifically rigorous introduction to the water cycle gives young readers plenty of sophisticated concepts to ponder. Wells goes beyond the usual explanation of water phases and phase changes to include discussion of water pollution, dams, and how water supports life. His signature color illustrations invite readers to scrutinize the details that support the scientific explanations.

      (Copyright 2007 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • PDF ebook

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:5.1
  • Lexile® Measure:860
  • Interest Level:K-3(LG)
  • Text Difficulty:3-5

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