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SCIENCE

Bang, Molly , Chisholm, Penny

Rivers of Sunlight: How the Sun Moves Water Around the Earth

48 pp. | Scholastic/Blue Sky | January, 2017 | Trade ISBN 978-0-545-80541-4 $18.99

(1) K-3 Illustrated by Molly Bang. Bang and Chisholm bring their energy-centered perspective on Earth systems to the water cycle. The sun serves as narrator, showing how its energy interacts with water and supports life. The science is superb, and Bang's illustrations are thoughtfully conceived representations of chemistry and physics. The sun emphasizes the need for conservation and management of water resources. The book closes with extensive, strongly scientific notes.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2017