The Journey of Little Water Drop

The Journey of Little Water Drop

Story Summary

A science popularization story about a drop of water cycling in nature.

In far - away Britain, there was a tiny puddle. There lived a great many little water droplets in the puddle, among which there was an especially naughty little water droplet. It was always full of curiosity about everything around it. One day, the sun rose very early. The sunlight shone on the small puddle, making it warm and cozy. This naughty little water droplet felt itself becoming light as a feather. Gradually, it left the puddle and ascended into the sky.

The little water droplet rising in the air

The little water droplet rose higher and higher in the air. It found that there were many other little friends beside it. Just like the little water droplet, they had all been turned into water vapor by the heat of the sun. The little water droplet excitedly held hands with its friends and flew together towards the higher sky. They formed white clouds one after another in the air, just like cotton candies. The little water droplet merrily shuttled through the clouds, looking at the scenery on this side for a while and then running to the other side to play games with its friends for a while.

The little water droplets gathering in the clouds

As time went by, more and more little water droplets gathered in the clouds. The clouds grew heavier and heavier, and their color changed from white to gray. The little water droplets felt a bit crowded. They didn't know what was about to happen. Grandmother Wind blew gently, and the clouds began to move slowly. The little water droplets huddled together tightly. They were a little frightened, but at the same time, they were full of anticipation for the unknown journey.

The little water droplets starting to fall

All of a sudden, the clouds could no longer bear the weight of the little water droplets. The little water droplets began to fall from the clouds. They were like beads with a broken string, falling towards the ground one after another. The little water droplet felt its body falling rapidly, and the wind whistled in its ears. It was a little nervous but also very excited because it had never had such an experience. During the fall, it saw a great many things on the earth, such as green forests, blue lakes, and colorful flowers.

The little water droplet falling into the river

Finally, the little water droplet fell into a clear river. It splashed a small spray of water and then merged into the river. The little water droplet felt as if it had returned home, surrounded by water. It flowed merrily in the river, saying hello to the little fish and playing games with the waterweeds. It rushed downstream along the river, passing through many places and seeing different landscapes.

The little water droplet flowing into the sea

Gradually, the river became wider and wider. The little water droplet knew that it was about to flow into the sea. When it actually flowed into the sea, it was stunned by the sight in front of it. The sea was so vast, stretching as far as the eye could see, and the seawater was so blue. The little water droplet gathered together with more friends in the sea. They rose and fell with the waves together, feeling the power of the sea. The little water droplet's journey was not over yet. In the sea, it would start a new adventure.