This low-level title introduces young students to the physical properties of water through an interactive approach. The science of water is explained to the reader through a series of photo-illustrated, step-by-step experiments, shown as being performed by their elementary-aged peers.

Includes bibliographical references (page 29) and index.

What is water? -- Coloring a white flower -- Multicolored flower -- Popsicle experiment -- The ice and string trick -- Disappearing salt -- Soluble or insoluble? -- Growing colored crystals -- Floating pins -- Scatter shot -- Blowing bubbles -- Bending a spoon -- Seeing a hidden coin -- Make a water turbine -- Look--no hands! -- Hole in the bottle.