The Secret Life of a Drop of Water

Have you ever wondered where the water in your glass came from? When seven-year-old Lily takes a quiet sip of water before bedtime, she never expects that her ordinary glass of water will lead to an extraordinary adventure. But then she meets Dippy—a cheerful, glowing little drop of water with an amazing story to tell. Dippy has traveled farther than Lily could ever imagine. Together, Lily and Dippy soar high into the sky, drift through fluffy clouds, tumble down as rain, race along rivers, disappear beneath the ground, and journey all the way back to the ocean. Along the way, Lily discovers the incredible secret behind the water cycle: water is always moving, changing, and traveling around our planet. A single drop can become water vapor, form part of a cloud, fall as rain, flow through rivers, soak into the earth, nourish plants, and eventually begin its journey all over again. With wonder, humor, imagination, and fascinating science, The Secret Life of a Drop of Water transforms an everyday glass of water into a magical adventure through nature. Perfect for curious young readers, bedtime reading, classrooms, homeschool learning, science units, Earth Day activities, and families who want to help children understand why water is one of Earth's most precious treasures. Every drop has a story. Every journey has a purpose. And the next drop you drink might have traveled farther than you think!