Big Water is Coming! Book

Peter B. Lewis’s Big Water is Coming!  tells the thrilling tale of one of the greatest floods the world has ever known, as seen through the eyes of prehistoric animals who may have lived through it, including mammoths, mastodons, saber-toothed cats, condors, horses, antelope, and their friends.

With vivid, beautiful illustrations and an exciting story inspired by the true Ice Age Floods from Glacial Lake Missoula, Big Water is Coming! brings young readers into a prehistoric world filled with danger, movement, courage, and discovery. As the Earth warms, the ice melts, and the Big Water begins to rise, a group of animals must come together and race across dramatic landscapes in order to survive.

Big Water is Coming! is a powerful introduction to geology, natural history, and prehistoric life, told in a way that feels adventurous, memorable, and easy for children to understand. Blending peer-reviewed science with imaginative storytelling, the book helps young readers explore real events from Earth’s past while learning themes of courage, cooperation, survival, and respect for the natural world.