Briefly describes where rain comes from, what it does and how it can affect your day.

The earth-and everything on it-needs water. But lately, it's been unusually sunny, warm, and dry. The weather anchor announces that your area is experiencing a drought! Where do droughts happen? How do we know that we are in a drought? Why is rainfall important? Do droughts just affect people? Can scientists keep track of rainfall? Read and find out! This book is full of activities, like how to measure rainfall, how to visualize how much of the world's...

How does water from a river turn into a raindrop? Follow each step in the water cycle-from evaporation to condensation to rainfall-in this fascinating book!

"Sheds new light on the wonders of rain, from the beauty of a raindrop balanced on a leaf to the amazing, never-ending water cycle that keeps our planet in perfect ecological balance"-- Provided by publisher.

"A raindrop has billions of stories to tell. In fact, THIS raindrop has been here since time began! Dive into this beautiful tale of how water has been flowing and falling all around us, fueling and forming much of what we have seen and used for millions of years."--Back cover.

"A nonfiction picture book exploring a deceptively simple but unexpectedly crucial resource for wildlife: puddles! This lyrical, gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book is perfect for young science learners and nature lovers. A normal everyday puddle may not seem very special. But for a mother turtle, it might be the perfect place to lay her eggs. For a squirrel, it might be the only spot to cool off and get a drink when the sun is shining...

"This book teaches kids about what rainbows are and how water, sunlight, and a little bit of science creates them. The book is complete with labeled images when needed, simple text, and more facts." -- Amazon.com.

"Follow a tiny raindrop as it brings the world to life in this beautiful water cycle story, with gentle, rhyming text to read aloud. The raindrop flows through rivers, lakes and streams --all the way to the ocean. It then rises back into the atmosphere as steam, cooling into clouds and falling all over again. A magical cycle that keeps us all alive, and allows our planet to thrive."-- Amazon website.