Three-time Caldecott Honor Artist Molly Bang and National Science Award-winning professor Penny Chisholm present a stunning, accessible explanation of the Earth's water cycle and its global effects. With stunning artwork and compelling scientific explanation, Bang and Chisholm have brought forth a masterpiece that is critically relevant in this environmentally tumultuous time. How does the sun keep ocean currents moving and lift fresh water from the seas? What can we do to conserve one of our planet's most precious resources? In this newest book in the award-winning Sunlight Series, readers learn about the constant movement of water as it flows around the Earth. As the water changes between liquid, vapor, and ice, Sunlight powers all living things, ensuring that life can exist on Earth.Perfect for any reader--young or old!--this is an invaluable addition to all classrooms, libraries, and at-home collections. Gr 1–3—A celebration of the grandeur and power of the sun, a source of energy that provides humans with warmth and light. Told from the point of view of the sun ("I lift water from the salty sea by warming the ocean's surface waters."), this selection explores how water recycles itself. In the process of following the water cycle, kids also learn about evaporation, aquifers, the Gulf Stream, and the ocean conveyor belt. The language is descriptive and dazzling; for instance, water molecules "jiggle, jiggle, jiggle until they pop into the air, leaving their salt behind. Evaporation!" The illustrations, rendered in the familiar blue, yellow, and green of other titles in this series, beautifully illuminate the processes covered, while also rewarding careful scrutiny. This work could easily be used as a mentor text to study how words and visuals work together. It ends with a gentle plea for readers to care for the earth's waters. VERDICT An outstanding choice for introducing young children to the water cycle. This is a book to return to many times.—Myra Zarnowski, City University of New York 5 STARS for Rivers of Sunlight : * "The science is superb." -- Horn Book , starred review* "The pairing of uncomplicated text and lavish illustration feels expansive, conveying amazement and awe through clear, yet poetic, visual explanations....A handsome invitation to earth science." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "An enlightening book on a vital topic." -- Booklist , starred review*"Bang continues her Sunlight series with a poetic, in-depth exploration of the sun's role in the water cycle." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review *"An outstanding choice for introducing young children to the water cycle. This is a book to return to many times." -- School Library Journal , starred review Praise for Buried Sunlight : * "Gorgeous illustrations and impressive, urgent scientific explanation." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review* "Combining an amiable voice with unusual breadth of vision, depth of knowledge, and subtlety of presentation, this is a masterful book in a highly original science series." -- Booklist , starred review Praise for Ocean Sunlight : A Booklist Editor's Choice & Top 10 Book for YouthA Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice TitleA Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book Title* "This ambitious, beautifully illustrated book offers information seldom covered in science books for young children." -- Booklist , starred review* "Bang creates dimension and visual drama with her use of gold, blues, and black, forming an ethereal habitat for phytoplankton, jellyfish, and bioluminescent creatures." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review* "An awe-inspiring lesson in photosynthesis goes under the sea. Readers will want to visit more than once to capture both the science and the abundant sense of celebration here." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review RIVERS OF SUNLIGHT: How the Sun Moves Water Around the Earth joins four prize-winning books that explore the wonder of how our sun gives life to most living things ― including YOU! PRAISE FOR THE SUNLIGHT SERIES: MY LIGHT: How Sunlight Becomes Electricity ★ A lovely and illuminating book that presents sound science. ― Booklist ★ Youngsters should find her enthusiasm electrifying. ― Publishers Weekly LIVING SUNLIGHT: How Plants Bring the Earth to Life ★ An outstanding book to read and absorb. ― Booklist A magnificent celebration of life. ― Natural History Magazine OCEAN SUNLIGHT: How Tiny Plants Feed the Seas ★ An awe-inspiring lesson in photosynthesis goes under the sea. ― Kirkus Reviews BURIED SUNLIGHT: How Fossil Fuels Have Changed the Earth ★ Gorgeous illustrations and impressive, urgent scientific explanation. ― Kirkus Reviews ★ Bang’s illustrations brilliantly represent the chemistry. ― The Horn Book Magazine Molly Bang has written and illustrated more than twenty books for young readers, including When Sophie Gets Angry -- Really, Really Angry... ; Ten, Nine, Eight ; and The Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher , each of whic