Frank Carlson Library

This companion book to CLOUDS describes how drops of water in the clouds form into rain, then highlights the benefits of rain, and explains how the process begins again.

A marching band of ants marches around the pond to get out of the rain.

"A nonfiction picture book exploring a deceptively simple but unexpectedly crucial resource for wildlife: puddles! This lyrical, gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book is perfect for young science learners and nature lovers. A normal everyday puddle may not seem very special. But for a mother turtle, it might be the perfect place to lay her eggs. For a squirrel, it might be the only spot to cool off and get a drink when the sun is shining...

A simple explanation of the water cycle, clouds, water vapor, condensation, evaporation, rain, and hail.

"In her latest gorgeously photo-illustrated nonfiction picture book, celebrated author April Pulley Sayre sheds new light on the wonders of rain, from the beauty of a raindrop balanced on a leaf to the amazing, never-ending water cycle that keeps our planet in perfect ecological balance."--

Introduces the water cycle, explaining how rain fills lakes and other bodies of water, is warmed and evaporated into the air, and changed by cooler temperatures back into rain or snow.

"A little girl steps out into her rainy yard in search of her missing kitten. She discovers a series of charming garden denizens on the way to finding Kitty. After celebrating the glories of a rainy day, the book ends with a heartwarming reunion between girl and cat"--

Answers questions related to rain such as, what shape are falling raindrops, does every cloud make rain, and where does the rain go?

Introduces the different forms of precipitation, including rain, snow, and hail, and describes the water cycle and why it is important for the environment.