Chris Oxlade & Anita Ganeri 
The Water Cycle 

Explore, create and investigate with Ava and George – the Geo Detectives! Use your detective skills to find out about the amazing water cycle.



With the
Geo Detectives series , join two young detectives, Ava and George, in a hands-on exploration of the natural world. Learn about
exciting geography topics , then investigate further with
fun activities and projects to do at home and outside.



Where does rain come from? What happens during the water cycle? How can we predict the weather?
Discover what incredible things happen in nature and
use your own skills to find out why ! Get answers about:

• Clouds by making your own mini cloud inside a jar


• How to measure rainfall by creating your own rain gauge with things from around the house


• How water shapes the land by making a model river


• Hydropower by using CDs and other everyday items to make a water wheel


• And much more!

Encouraging young readers to investigate geography topics and to have fun while learning, this book will amaze and astound any reader with an interest in science and nature.

Circa l’autore

Richard Hatwood is a primary teacher who trained at Bangor University. Having taught for over ten years, Richard is now a subject specialist in geography. He is also a curriculum consultant and provides school improvement services to schools across the United Kingdom, with a focus on developing high quality teaching and learning in geography.