The Water Cycle

The paths and influences of water through Earth's ecosystems are both complex and fascinating, and can best be explained by examining the water cycle. In this intriguing volume, readers discover how the water cycle supports all life on Earth, nourishing plants and animals while regulating our climate. With helpful illustrations and interesting facts, this volume connects to elementary earth science curriculum, making complex ideas easy to grasp and nurturing a deeper understanding of the vital role water plays in the world. Readers develop a greater knowledge of the essential processes of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation, all the while connecting those processes to other natural Earth functions.