Wind
Wind by Olga Alekseevna Fadeeva is a beautifully illustrated nonfiction book published by William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company in 2023. This edition, consisting of 48 pages, explores the significance of wind in our weather, environment, and history, making it an engaging read for young audiences. The book addresses fundamental questions about wind, such as its causes, types, and measurement, while also examining its impact on ecosystems and human activities.
Readers will discover how wind shapes the natural world and influences human endeavors, from sailing to aviation. The text is complemented by colorful illustrations that enhance understanding and invite curiosity. Created with the assistance of a meteorologist, this book is part of the Spectacular STEAM for Curious Readers series, encouraging children to explore the science behind this powerful natural element.
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“A beautiful and fascinating primer on the wind.”
— Kirkus Reviews
The importance of wind in our weather, environment, and history is explored in this well-researched, beautifully illustrated nonfiction book for young readers.
If your hair has ever blown back on a breezy day, you’ve noticed the wind at work. But what causes the wind? Are there different types of wind? How do we measure and name them?
How does the wind shape our ecosystems, plants, and animals? What about people: how have human beings used the wind in the past and the present? Can you really sail into the wind, and would a tailwind help or hurt your plane’s takeoff? Up, up beyond the clouds, does the wind affect other planets, too?
Created with help from a meteorologist, Olga Fadeeva’s beautifully illustrated and well-researched book is a fascinating exploration of the wind’s role in world history and earth science. Playful prose and colorful illustrations invite children to bring their questions along as they learn more about this powerful–but sometimes overlooked–natural element. Translated from Russian by Lena Traer and part of Eerdmans’ Spectacular STEAM for Curious Readers series.
Awards
The Children’s Book Committee of Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of the Year List – STEM & Outstanding Merit
The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY) Outstanding International Books List – PreK-2
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