All the Water in the World
Written by George Ella Lyon
Illustrated by Katherine Tillotson
Atheneum/Richard Jackson Books, 2011
Water comes from faucets, wells, clouds and the sea… but where does water go? Take a look at
one of Earth’s most important resources - water.
About the Author
George Ella Lyon grew up at the headwaters of the Cumberland River in Kentucky. She is active
in the movement to stop mountaintop-removal coal mining and its devastating effects on
Appalachian land, lives, and water. Ms. Lyon lives with her family in Lexington, Kentucky.
About the Illustrator
Katherine Tillotson lives with her husband and two dogs in a house on a hill in San Francisco.
Accompanying Activities
1. Science: Mystery Box
Before reading the book, point out your “mystery box”. Tell the students that it is their job to
figure out what is inside by asking questions. Explain that they can only ask questions that
can be answered with a “yes” or a “no”. Call on students until a student correctly guesses the
mystery item - water.
• Scientific Investigation and Reasoning - The student develops abilities to ask questions
and seek answers in classroom and outdoor investigations.
o Ask questions about organisms, objects, and events observed in the natural
world.
TEKS: SCIENCE 112.11 (b) 2 A; SCIENCE 112.12 (b) 2 A; SCIENCE 112.13 (b)
2A
2. Science: Water Cycle
Using an interactive whiteboard, explore the water cycle and allow students to label the parts.
Water Cycle – SMART Board™ Lesson
http://exchange.smarttech.com/details.html?id=ec0bba47-6187-47c0-bc65-6614c2641994
• Earth and Space - Students know that there are recognizable patterns in the natural
world and among objects in the sky.
o Explore the processes in the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation,
and precipitation, as connected to weather conditions.
TEKS: SCIENCE 112.13 (b) 8 C
TEKS – Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
Armadillo Readers’ Choice 2012-2013
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Companion Books
Other Books by George Ella Lyon
My Friend, the Starfinder. Atheneum, 2008.
The Pirate of Kindergarten. Atheneum, 2010.
Sleepsong. Atheneum, 2008.
Which Side Are You On? The Story of a Song. Cinco Puntos Press, 2011.
Other Books Illustrated by Katherine Tillotson
McDonald, Megan. It’s Picture Day Today. Atheneum, 2009.
McDonald, Megan. Penguin and Little Blue. Atheneum, 2003.
McDonald, Megan. When The Library Lights Go Out. Atheneum, 2005.
Stutson, Carolyn. Night Train. Roaring Brook, 2002.
Water
Kerley, David. A Cool Drink of Water. National Geographic, 2002.
Locker, Thomas. Water Dance. Harcourt, 2007.
Rosinsky, Natalie M. Water: Up, Down, and All Around. Picture Window, 2003.
Sidman, Joyce. Song of the Water Boatman. Houghton Mifflin, 2005.
Wick, Walter. A Drop of Water: A Book of Science and Wonder. Scholastic, 1997.
Internet Resources
George Ella Lyon’s Website
http://www.georgeellalyon.com
Katherine Tillotson’s Website
http://katherinetillotson.com/kt/home.html
Water Cycle Video by Scholastic (3 minutes)
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/activity/water-cycle-studyjams-activity
TEKS – Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
Armadillo Readers’ Choice 2012-2013
© Round Rock Independent School District, Library Services
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