Small, Sparkling Raindrop: A fact-filled picture book about the water cycle (ages 4-8)

Start Small, Think Big is a primary science picture book series with a big fold-out map that takes young readers from the small and familiar to new areas of knowledge where they have to think big! Small, Sparkling Raindrop is about the water cycle, showing why clean, healthy rivers are vital for people and wildlife. This story starts with a small, sparkling raindrop falling from a cloud. It has fallen to Earth many times before in a never-ending cycle. Read about its journey from mountain stream to the Mekong River and out into the sea, before it takes to the air again. This story ends with a fold-out map. Are you ready to think big? A beautifully illustrated educational picture book about the water cycle for children aged 4 to 8. Perfect for curious young readers, Small, Sparkling Raindrop follows a tiny raindrop as it travels through the water cycle, showing how water shapes our planet and supports all life on Earth. Ideal for children who: Love discovering how the world works Are fascinated by nature and wildlife Enjoy stories packed with real science and fascinating facts Designed to grow with your child, the engaging story is easy for developing readers to enjoy, while fact-filled captions offer extra learning for more confident readers. Children will also discover: The importance of rivers and wetlands for people and wildlife The mighty Mekong River and its remarkable biodiversity Why endangered animals, including the Irrawaddy dolphin, need clean, healthy rivers to survive Packed with hands-on learning, the book includes: Primary science topics that align with the National Curriculum (KS1) A map of the world's major rivers A fun I-Spy activity Instructions for making a simple water filter Access to free online activities Part of the award-winning Start Small, Think Big series, each book introduces a different life cycle, habitat and ecosystem through engaging storytelling and stunning illustrations. Collect the series to build a life cycle library for your home or school library: Small, Sparkling Raindrop (Wetlands & the Water Cycle, Southeast Asia) Small, Speckled Egg (Polar regions and the life cycle of birds) Little, Brown Nut (Amazon rainforest and the life cycle of a trees) Tiny, Floating Coral (Great Barrier Reef and the life cycle of coral) Fluffy, Flying Seed (Meadowlands and the life cycle of a dandelion) Small, Shiny Dung Beetle (African Savannah and the life cycle of an insect) Printed on FSC-certified paper from responsibly managed forests.