Follow the journey of a small sparkling raindrop as it falls from a cloud to become part of the mighty Mekong River and the South China Sea. Learn about its never-ending cycle and contribution to the ecosystems of our mountains, rivers, and seas. The Start Small, Think Big series sets readers on a journey of discovery, beginning with small miracles of life and connecting them to the big picture of our natural world with a giant fold-out map, an illustrated life cycle and an I-Spy game. Small, Sparkling Raindrop explores the story of the water cycle and other key primary science topics, including the impact of water on the land and how vital it is for all living things on Earth. The book shows why clean, healthy rivers are vital for both people and wildlife, including the endangered Irawaddy dolphin severely threatened by over-fishing and pollution. The narrative has two levels. The main story is written in the first person and is easy to read for beginners. The additional caption text is for confident readers, rich with information. The giant fold-out map will surprise and fascinate every child, and the I-Spy game will take them back into the book to find an array of animals. . Aimed at children aged 4 to 8 . Covers KS1 primary science subjects: life processes and how all living things need water, states of matter, physical properties, erosion, rivers, watery habitats, and the impact of healthy and unhealthy rivers . Beautifully illustrated and produced, with a textured cover and a peep-through hole in the cover Build your own life cycle library with this brilliant addition to any home or school bookshelf. Also available Small, Speckled Egg about the Arctic tern, a record-breaking super-bird, Little Brown, Nut which tells the story of the Brazil nut and Tiny, Floating Coral about our coral reefs which are under the most urgent threat from climate change. AGES: 4 to 8 AUTHOR: Mary Auld is an award-winning writer of children's information books, most notably How To Build an Orchestra with the London Symphony Orchestra. Mary Auld is a pen name for Rachel Cooke, former Editorial Director at Hachette and an honorary fellow of the English Association in recognition of her work in children's non-fiction.
