How It Works: Water

By: Micaela Tapsell

Illustrated by Kaley McKean

Series : How It Works

Age 7+

US$15.99

Coming April 2026

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All living things need water to survive. But what actually IS water? Investigate the fascinating science of water with more than 80 flaps to lift and simple experiments to do at home. Find out how water shapeshifts, where it goes after it falls as rain, and why too much or too little water can wreak havoc on towns and cities.

Details

Extent:: 16 pages
Dimensions:: 222.0 x 283.0in
Board ISBN:: 9781836053408
Publication Date:: April 2026
Work Reference:: 9489

Author

Originally from Zimbabwe, Micaela has always enjoyed learning about different cultures and exploring the great outdoors. When she's not rafting the rapids of the Zambezi river or camping among the African wildlife, she is writing books on all sorts of delightful subjects, from science's greatest unknowns to the wildflowers of the world.

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Series

STEM friendly titles with flaps to lift, perfect for exploring complex topics in an easy-to-understand way.

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Quicklinks

Visit Usborne Quicklinks for links to websites where you can find out more about water, explore our blue planet, and try some simple water experiments.

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