The Wonderful World of Water
This book describes the various states of water
About this book
The Wonderful World of Water is an easy readers book for children ages 5 to 9. This book describes the various states of water. It also explains what the water cycle is, and how it works. A real human voice reads the story while the words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Lydia Light |
| Ages | 5 to 7 years, also 7 to 9 years |
| Grade | Grade 1 |
| Reading level | Level 2, Easy Readers |
| Length | 11 pages, 325 words, 3 minutes |
| Categories | Science, Rhyming |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle activity in the Reading and Math app.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.
Get the Read Along AppQuizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.
Why read The Wonderful World of Water with your child
Stories like The Wonderful World of Water work best when they are shared. Read it aloud, let your child follow the words, and stop to talk about the characters and what they do. The Science setting gives you plenty to discuss. Ask your child what they would do in the same situation. It is a simple way to turn reading time into conversation time, and to help your child think about the story.
Talk about it together
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
- What was your favourite part of The Wonderful World of Water?
- What did you learn about Science?
Inside the book
In The Wonderful World of Water, readers find Science. This book describes the various states of water. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Science and new words to talk about it. Read it together, pause at the interesting parts, and ask your child what they think. It is a good book to share, and to come back to again.
From the book: “Water is one of the most fun things From water parks to swimming in the sea From splashing about and playing around It will have you shouting with glee!”
Words to learn in this book
- Fahrenheit: U.S. system of measurement of temperature i.e. how hot or how cold is something.
- vapor: Particles of moisture in the air.
- water cycle: The journey water takes as it moves from one state to another.
- evaporate: Turn from liquid into gas or vapor.
- condenses: Turn from gas or vapor to a liquid.
- precipitation: When cloud particles become too heavy to remain suspended in the air, they fall to the earth as precipitation.
- H2O: The chemical formula of water, denoting 1 part Oxygen and 2 parts Hydrogen.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 5 to 9 years, at Grade 1 and Level 2 (Easy Readers).
Is the book narrated?
Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Comprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
11 pages, 325 words, 3 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Draw Your Doodle activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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