Del Norte Public Library

Introduces the characteristics and actions of the wind through simple hands-on activities.

Illustrations and simple text explain what wind is, how it is used by plants, birds, and people, and how wind can become a storm.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces wind to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

Learn about why and how wind happens and why it is so important to life on Earth.

By lifting folded pages, young readers can find answers to questions about the wind, from why the wind blows to how it shapes the clouds in the sky.

Find out about the different types of winds, including global winds, trade winds, local winds, and breezes. Learn about extreme wind weather like hurricanes and tornadoes.

Keesha and the class use the world's windiest mountain to test the set pieces for their production of "The Three Little Pigs.".

"Simple text and full-color photographs describe wind and how it affects weather"--

What Is Wind? introduces readers to the science behind that question, explaining the physics behind the phenomenon through graphs and activities. Easy-to-understand summaries following each chapter highlights the most important points for review.

"Young readers will learn what happens on a windy day."--