Did a Dinosaur Drink This Water?

by Robert E. Wells, Robert E. Wells (Illustrator)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780807588406
Publisher:	Whitman, Albert & Company
Publication date:	01/01/2006
Series:	Wells of Knowledge Science Series
Edition description:	1ST
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	417,757
Product dimensions:	10.50(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	AD870L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Robert E. Wells is the author and illustrator of many award-winning science books for children, including Can You Count to a Googol? and Why Do Elephants Need the Sun?. He lives with his wife in Washington.

Robert E. Wells is the author and illustrator of many award-winning science books for children, including Can You Count to a Googol? and Why Do Elephants Need the Sun?. He lives with his wife in Washington.

Editorial Reviews

"An engaging trip through the water cycle will have youngsters asking themselves if a dinosaur really did drink their water first. Wells expertly addresses his young audience, using simple language and defining key terms…An excellent resource for elementary students."—Kirkus Reviews

"The simple text asks good questions and offers clearly worded answers, enhanced by lively, colorful ink-and-watercolor illustrations…A playful yet sound introduction to the water cycle."—Booklist

"Rather than being accessories to the text, all of the images facilitate the reader's understanding…This is a great way to get children interested in earth science, and it will help them begin to draw links between themselves and their environment. Adults may learn something along with their kids."—Children's Literature

"Considering the potentially difficult nature of this topic, the author uses easy vocabulary to make the concept understandable to young readers. The colorful, full-page cartoon illustrations enhance the text and provide a visual for the scientific theories."—Library Media Connection

From the Publisher

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 MarkleyCopyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

School Library Journal

An engaging trip through the water cycle will have youngsters asking themselves if a dinosaur really did drink their water first. Wells expertly addresses his young audience, using simple language and defining key terms. Along with a description of the water cycle, students will learn about water's three forms, and the fact that water is not new-its molecules have been around for billions of years, getting recycled and cleaned. Without water, the nutrients in the soil would not be dissolved, carried into plants and trees and made into food for people and animals. Wells's cartoon illustrations capture the essence of what is, by and large, an invisible process. A look at habitats and the many uses for water, including drinking, recreation and hydroelectric power, addresses the need for conservation and protection. A final page focuses on the many ways water is at work: carving mountains and valleys, generating power in steam-powered turbines and moderating the Earth's climate. Only a look at how and where we get the water we drink could have improved this title. An excellent resource for elementary students. (Picture book/nonfiction. 7-10)

Kirkus Reviews