The Drop Goes Plop (First Look: Science) [Library Binding]

Sam Godwin (Author), Simone Abel (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: First Look: Science

Follow a drop of water on its epic journey as it falls out of a cloud, is swept along by a mighty river, tangles with human beings and returns back to the cloud. It provides an accessible look at the water cycle encouraging young children to think about the world around them.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

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Reviewed with Sam Godwin's From Little Acorns.

K-Gr. 1. Aimed at younger children than those who delight in the incomparable Magic School Bus series, these titles in the First Look--Science series offer very simplified versions of their subjects. A mother squirrel and her offspring follow an oak tree's growth; a mom and child waterbird consider the water cycle. These British imports use soothingly colored cartoon-style illustrations that add a lighthearted element. Each book includes a very brief bibliography and "Fun Facts" and "Useful Words," which are so abbreviated they will be of little use. A Web portal can be searched for sites keyed to the titles via a code number. GraceAnne DeCandido
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Review

'Wayland's new series keeps it absolutely simple for reception and infant children.' -- Books for Keeps 20030101 --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Picture Window Books (September 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1404806571
• ISBN-13: 978-1404806573
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 10.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,804,520 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read water cycle, November 10, 2005

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This review is from: The Drop Goes Plop (First Look: Science) (Library Binding)

A mama and baby seagull follow a single "drop that goes plop" on an adventure through the water cycle. To the sharp-eyed reader, the same drop of water can be discovered on each page. The didactic story provides a practical model of the water cycle from a bird's-eye view. Cartoon-styled illustrations are arranged in a double page spread, with colors that seem to soothe the soul and add a light hearted element to the story. The rich, yet simple text flows through the cycle amid the water. This captivating first look at the water cycle through a remarkable journey of a drop of water is sure to provide an intriguing experience to children of many ages.