This is the story of a drop of water, told by a gifted science writer and illustrated with remarkable paintings. Meredith Hooper takes us back thousands of years to see where the Earth's water came from, and how life began in the oceans and later moved onto land. She describes the water cycle, the relationship between water and living things and between water and erosion. She also discusses important environmental issues and provides a fascinating collection of water facts.
Recenzijas
An excellent book to share with your class during a water unit. Junior Education
Papildus informācija
* A superb follow-up to the remarkable earth-history book, The Pebble in my Pocket, the only children's book to be short-listed for the British Society for the History of Science Dingle Book Award * Written by a gifted and experienced science writer * Global warming and prolonged drought makes the story of water particularly relevant. * Encourages environmental awareness. * Poetic and dramatic - makes science exciting.
Meredith Hooper was born in Australia. An Antarctic specialist, she has made several research trips to the continent. In 2000 she was awarded the Antarctica Medal by the US Congress. Her books for Frances Lincoln include The Pebble in my Pocket, which is the only children's book ever to be shortlisted for the Dingle History of Science Book Award. Chris Coady trained in Illustration at Manchester Polytechnic. A freelance illustrator of children's books, he has also worked for design groups in Manchester and London.
