winds

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.

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

"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.

There's no question about it: Hurricanes are becoming more frequent and getting worse as climate change occurs. These incredible forces of nature form over warm ocean waters near the equator. Their violent winds and heavy rains can cause great destruction and even loss of life. Luckily, technology has progressed enough that many places get at least some warning before a storm hits. In this book, readers learn more about what causes a hurricane, how they are classified and named, and how hurricanes are predicted. Safety tips for before, during, and after a storm are also included.

"Bear is happy at home, eating strawberry pie and spending time with his friends. But one day, the wind whispers to Bear, calling him to embark on a surprising journey to an unknown place. He isn't sure where he is going, but he knows that everything will turn out okay if he trusts his instincts"--Provided by publisher.

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