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K-3
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 color illustrations invite readers to scrutinize the details that support the scientific explanations.