Great Gusts: Winds of the World and the Science Behind Them
By Melanie Crowder and Megan Benedict
Illustrated by Khoa Le
By Melanie Crowder and Megan Benedict
Illustrated by Khoa Le
Category: Children's Nonfiction
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$18.99
Mar 19, 2024 | ISBN 9781536224511 | 6-9 years
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Praise
A colorful picture-book format, expressive poems, vibrant art, and detailed scientific information combine for an engaging introduction to 14 types of wind around the globe. . . there is plenty here to illuminate and intrigue on many levels. A stirring addition to poetry collections or to complement Earth-science lessons.
—Booklist (starred review)
Pairing evocative poems with informative text, authors Crowder and Benedict introduce wind to young readers . . Poetic tone and form tend to match the subjects: playful rhyme and jaunty meter introduces the maestro, a warm sea breeze that blows over Italy in the summer months; onomatopoeia effectively conveys the booms and clashes of the Sumatra Squall. . . The digital art is energetic and flowing, as smudgy, swirling textures, sleek lines, and negative space all work together to highlight the feel and effect of each wind. An easy pick for a seasonal storytime, be sure to have this ready on breezy or blustery days.
—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
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