All living things need water to survive. But what actually IS water, and WHY is it so special? Lift the flaps to discover the surprising science of water, then try some simple experiments to see it in action for yourself. You'll find out how water shapeshifts, where it goes after it falls as rain, how it shapes landscapes, why too much or too little water can wreak havoc... AND how water can do magic tricks!

Chapters in this book include:
- Water, water everywhere
- What is water?
- Blue planet
- The water cycle
- A powerful force
- The water of life
- Wild weather
- Weird, wonderful water