
audiobook
by Jean M. (Jean May) Thompson
WATER WONDERS EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOW
NOTE
WHEN THE DEW FALLS
CHAPTER I WHEN THE DEW FALLS
THE COMING OF THE HOAR FROST
CHAPTER II THE COMING OF THE HOAR FROST
ETCHINGS BY JACK FROST
CHAPTER III ETCHINGS BY JACK FROST
MYSTERIES AND BEAUTIES OF THE SNOW
CHAPTER IV MYSTERIES AND BEAUTIES OF THE SNOW
Step into the quiet magic of morning as tiny water gems cling to blades of grass and spider silk, and discover why these sparkling drops appear when the night cools. The book guides young listeners through the simple physics of dew formation, explaining how air temperature and humidity combine to leave a delicate coating on leaves and petals. Accompanied by vivid photographs that capture each droplet like a pearl, the narration invites children to pause and notice the world’s subtle beauty.
Beyond dew, the story moves gently into frost, snow, ice, and rain, showing how each form of water reshapes the landscape in its own quiet way. Clear, friendly explanations turn complex concepts into easy‑to‑follow observations, encouraging kids to experiment with their own backyard investigations. With its blend of science and wonder, the audio experience makes learning about water’s many faces feel like a gentle stroll through a living picture book.
Full title
Water Wonders Every Child Should Know Little Studies of Dew, Frost, Snow, Ice, and Rain Little Studies of Dew, Frost, Snow, Ice, and Rain
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (98K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Feb 15, 2018
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1865
Best known for writing nature-rich books for children, this early 20th-century author turned weather, animals, and the outdoors into lively adventures for young readers. Her surviving works still feel curious, observant, and warmly educational.
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