winds

"A narrative nonfiction story detailing the long distance that dust from the Sahel in Africa travels across the Atlantic Ocean to replenish life in the Amazon Rainforest. Told from the perspective of dust, . . . takes readers on a journey through . . . illustrated landscapes, celebrating the power and wonder of Earth's ecosystems, and showing how these tiny particles are in fact key to the health of our planet"--Provided by publisher.

"It's not easy to enjoy a picnic when you have unseeable interlopers to contend with! In a new trio of stories for beginning readers, the affable Max the dog and mischievous Baby Cakes the cat encounter a scare-happy ghost who has a run-in with a mirror, the wind at its blustery best, and a teeny-tiny fairy with a wayward wand who may have met her match"--Provided by publisher.

"The cruel North Wind and the kind Sun vie to take the coats from three sisters out on a walk.".

Hand-painted illustrations and simple, rhyming text celebrate sensations and adventures brought by the wind. Includes facts about wind.

"This browsable book explores the wind's role in our planet and its history, from carrying pollen to shaping sand dunes to pushing record-breaking ships across the ocean"--Provided by publisher.

"Silly Kitty lives with his human, Emma, but when Emma is busy, Silly Kitty has to find things to do . . . on a windy day"--Provided by publisher.

"Vivi helps her community clean up the beach after a storm and learns about how wind and water shape the landscape"--Provided by publisher.

"Readers will discover where wind comes from, and how it moves everything - from trees, to clouds!"--Provided by publisher.

"A Japanese family mourns the loss of a wife and mother by making origami cranes and using the Wind Telephone to communicate their feelings of loss and yearning"--From the publisher.

Tornadoes are some of the most dangerous forces of nature on Earth. Winds can swirl up to 300 miles per hour, destroying whatever is in their path. No matter the size of a tornado, any preparation or prediction is key for survival and mitigating damage. This book gives readers the facts behind what causes tornadoes and the reality of what happens when one hits. Real-life tornadoes are shown in examples and photographs, giving readers a front row seat to some of the most destructive tornadoes ever.