About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking where the rain goes after the sun comes out or notices the steam rising from a hot bath. It is the perfect bridge between a child's natural wonder and scientific reality. By explaining that water can exist as an invisible gas, the book helps demystify the physical world through clear, accessible language. This nonfiction guide focuses on the concept of evaporation and the water cycle. It is written specifically for the early elementary years, using large print and vivid photographs to keep young learners engaged. Parents will appreciate how it builds foundational STEM vocabulary without being overwhelming, making it a go-to choice for fostering a lifelong love of discovery and scientific inquiry.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is a purely secular, scientific exploration of physical states of matter.
Ideal Reader
A preschooler or kindergartner who is a 'collector of facts.' This is for the child who stops to poke at every puddle and wants to know exactly how the world works. It is also excellent for early readers who need high-interest, low-complexity text to build confidence.
Parent Prep
This book can be read cold. Parents might want to have a glass of water or a bowl of ice handy to do a quick visual demonstration of the concepts mentioned in the text. A child asking 'Where did the water go?' or noticing fog on a window or steam from a teapot.
