Description: Readers explore the wonders of water through a variety of components -- science experiments, stories, puzzles, myths and legends, poems, music, and arts and crafts ideas. The author explains the water cycle and why water is vital to all living things, the properties of water, stories about water such as the Bible story about Noah and the Flood, and water creatures. The importance of clean water and water conservation is stressed, and readers learn about water treatment plants, as well as problems people in developing countries face. Interesting panels ("Did You Know..". "Water Words", and "Try This!") break up the information on each spread. Fascinating facts and activities are presented throughout the text: learn about waterpower, submarines and other water vessels, water sports records, then make a water wheel or a water musical instrument.

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