Follow the Water from Brook to Ocean (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) [Paperback]

Arthur Dorros (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2

Water is always flowing, from a brook to a stream, to a river to the ocean. Read and find out more about how water shapes the earth and why it is important to keep our water clean.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 4-- An excellent presentation of introductory material about water. Addressing readers in the second-person "you," it clearly explains such terms as "brook," "stream," "river," and "delta," and illustrates such basic concepts as where water comes from, how it travels, and where it goes. The illustrations are simple, almost childlike, in soft colors. In a few cases, however, it is difficult to distinguish between water and land because the contrast in tone is subtle; otherwise, the artwork is pleasant and effective. Comparable titles include From Ice to Rain (Carolrhoda, 1981) by Marlene Reidel and Diane Tippell's Water (Silver Burdett, 1986). --Rosie Peasley, Somerset School, Modesto, CA
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"An excellent presentation of introductory material about water." -- "School Library Journal"

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Collins (May 7, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064451151
• ISBN-13: 978-0064451154
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 10 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #122,518 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #24 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Nature > Environment
  • #40 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Animals > Marine Life > Nonfiction
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More About the Author

Arthur Dorros is a real-life papa. He learned Spanish while living in Latin America and helped teach his son, Alex, the language. One of Alex's first words was "agua," and Arthur called him "Agua Man."
Arthur Dorros is the author of many books for children, including JULIO'S Magic, a CLASP Amaricas Award Commended Title, and the popular Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science book Ant Cities. He lives in Seattle, Washington.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Check it out!, December 4, 2000

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This review is from: Follow the Water from Brook to Ocean (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Paperback)

This is a great read for early learners who are just being introduced to the concepts of the flow of water. Two young children, one boy and one girl, follow rain water from brook to ocean. The book goes into enough detail to give the reader a base, and includes a few other pieces of information that might urge your reader to explore more.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Clear, informative, and pleasurable! Highly recommended for schools and families, June 8, 2009

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This review is from: Follow the Water from Brook to Ocean (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Paperback)

This book covers a surprisingly large breadth of material. Children are instructed about many aspects of water in a non-intimidating, gentle format. Like a gently flowing stream the book takes children from raindrop to ocean, pausing at a great many stops in between. The young reader may not even be aware how much they've learned from this lovely book. The book touches on, but might have done more with, the terrible challenges of water for the 21st century: pollution, drought, flooding, conflict over water, and rising sea levels. Highly recommended for schools, libraries, and families.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice book, July 8, 2010

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This review is from: Follow the Water from Brook to Ocean (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Paperback)

Nice pictures. Interesting flow of content, I learned some things about the flow of water that came to mind when we visited a river that emptied into the ocean. Overall pleasant book.