Hydro's Adventure Through the Water Cycle - Hardcover

Goodrich, Randi S.; Goodrich, Michael S.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0965110168 ISBN 13: 9780965110167

Publisher: Geoquest Pubns, 2004

Synopsis

Follows Hydro, the water molecule, as he moves through the hydrologic cycle and learns why it's important to keep water clean.

About this title

About the Author:

Randi and Michael Goodrich are educators, speakers and also the authors of A Rock Grows Up. "We create friendly earth science for kids of all ages," say the Goodriches. Their approach provides easy access to complex subjects and honors both the scientific content and the process. Their next book will feature astronomy.

From the Inside Flap:

Discover:

How the earth's water cycle works

What challenges confront our clean water

Why a link connects all of the earth's water

"Readers will get so caught up in the adventures of Hydro, Grandpa Groundwater, Doug Fir, Sandy River and the rest of the characters in this delightful book, they won't even notice how much they are learning - both about how the water cycle works, but more importantly, their role in protecting this most precious resource." - Maude Barlow, Co-author Blue Gold: The Fight to Stop the Corporate Theft of the World's Water, published in 15 countries

"Hydro encourages kids to explore the world of science and understand the wonders of water." - Carolyn Dreiger, Hydrologist, United States Geological Survey

"A must-read for kids to learn how to be caretakers of the planet's habitats, and water resources.” - Bill Hastie, Education Coordinator, Oregon Plan for Salmon & Watersheds, Oregon Governor's Office

"Art and science combine to explain concepts such as condensation, evaporation and precipitation in this well written and beautifully illustrated book." - George Taylor, Oregon State Climatologist

"This book introduces readers to the interconnectivity of some of our planet's most important natural processes and why it's critical to protect them."- Matt Zaffino, Chief Meteorologist, KGW NW Newschannel 8

About this edition

• Publisher: Geoquest Pubns
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0965110168
• ISBN 13: 9780965110167
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 56