Following a storm in her ocean-side town, Vivi (Asian/Black) and her classmate Graeme (Black) help clean up the beach debris with a group of volunteers. Noticing the missing tide pools and flattened dunes, Vivi and Graeme wonder how a rainstorm could cause so much change. Ranger Earle helps explain the power of wind and water, specifically the effect of erosion. Back at school, Vivi and Graeme demonstrate their new knowledge with the help of their teacher, Ms. Cousteau. The erosion experiments performed by the classmates are included at the end of this illustrated beginning reader text. A glossary and additional examples of landscapes changed by wind and water, such as caves and canyons, are included. (Ages 5-8)

Vivi loves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title, Vivi helps her community clean up the beach after a storm and learns about how wind and water shape the landscape. A great choice for aspiring scientists, new readers, and fans of Andrea Beaty’s Ada Twist, Scientist. Includes activities, a glossary, and a fun science experiment to do at home.

Vivi loves science—and experimenting! In this Level 3 I Can Read! title, Vivi volunteers to help with the clean-up efforts at the beach after a big storm hits her town. But why does the beach look so different than before? Vivi and her friends will have to ask a lot of questions, learn about erosion, and conduct experiments to find out!

The Loves Science books introduce readers to girls who love science, as well as basic concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math. This Level 3 I Can Read! explores how wind and water impact different landscapes, and includes an experiment about erosion to try at home or school, as well as a glossary. A great pick for newly independent readers and an ideal companion to Cece Loves Science: Push and Pull; Libby Loves Science: Mix and Measure; and Vivi Loves Science: Sink or Float.