Despite its ability to ruin a nice day at the park, precipitation is an essential part of the water cycle on Earth. Readers learn how different kinds of precipitation occur, including snow, rain, and hail. In addition, the consequences of too much and too little precipitation are explained, with a special emphasis on conservation and global climate change. Full-color photographs and graphic organizers help readers understand this important science...

Provides an introduction to the different types of precipitation and explains how precipitation is related to weather.

"Next Time You See a Cloud explains the science behind clouds in a way young children can understand. The book also includes activities and additional resources, as well as color photographs"--

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce emergent readers to the science behind rainfall. Includes picture glossary and index."--

"What exactly is a cloud made of? Water travels in a cycle. It evaporates from Earth's surface, rises into the atmosphere, cools and forms clouds , and falls back to Earth as precipitation in the form of rain or snow. In this educational text, readers will learn about the steps of the water cycle and how it works. By examining this essential topic in science curriculum, readers will glean a greater awareness of Earth's forces at work through relatable,...