Illustrations and simple text explain what rain is, how it is used by plants, birds, and people, and the importance of clean water.

What makes rain? From drizzle to downpour, here's information on the water cycle, types of clouds, and different kinds of rain and how to prepare if a storm is approaching.

"In her latest gorgeously photo-illustrated nonfiction picture book, celebrated author April Pulley Sayre sheds new light on the wonders of rain, from the beauty of a raindrop balanced on a leaf to the amazing, never-ending water cycle that keeps our planet in perfect ecological balance."--

Explains how the water cycle leads to different types of weather patterns.

Describes different types of rain and how it forms, and discusses why rain is important.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to rain. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"This book teaches kids about what rainbows are and how water, sunlight, and a little bit of science creates them. The book is complete with labeled images when needed, simple text, and more facts." -- Amazon.com.

"Simple text and full-color photographs describe rain and its role in the water cycle"--

Follows the journey of a raindrop through the water cycle and briefly discusses the characteristics and importance of water.

A long, long time ago, when the earth was extremely hot, a huge amount of vapor was released, creating clouds. As the clouds got bigger and heavier, it started to rain. Three of those raindrops were brothers who came down to cool the hot earth and traveled, as water does, to every corner of the earth, including apartment building pipes and muddy rivers. Written by a scientist, this is a great book for all curious children and budding young explorers....