This Drop of Water
By: Stef Gemmill Illustrated by: Mel Armstrong
Follow the journey of a drop of water, from icy glacier to misty cloud, falling rain to drinking water.
Dive into the wonderful world of water! + Full description
Follow along as Drop changes form over and over – from an icy glacier to a misty cloud, from falling rain to drinking water. Watch Drop work hard to bring water and life to the world around us.
This Drop of Water brings the water cycle to life in a beautifully illustrated, fun-filled adventure.
Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 5 to 9.
- Short descriptionDetails
Hardback | November 2026 | $ 26.99ISBN: 9781486319916 | 32 pages | 250 x 250 mm
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Colour illustrations
Features
- Follows the path of a drop of water through both the natural and managed water cycle.
- Engaging blend of science and story.
- Illustrates the water cycle and our water sources.
- Introduces key water cycle vocabulary.
- Highlights environmental water security and water saving devices.
Contents
Main storyStages of the water cycle
Where does our water come from?
Every drop counts
Authors
Stef Gemmill used to write music reviews about big kids in bands but now writes books for small kids with curiosity. She lives with her family and sleepy cat, Luna, the star of her award-winning book, A Home for Luna.
Mel Armstrong is an illustrator from New Zealand. She blends digital and traditional techniques to create charming children’s books, drawing inspiration from nature and her lively home life. She is also the illustrator of The World from Here.
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