Feel the Wind (Let's-Read-And-Find-Out Science: Stage 2) [Turtleback]

Arthur Dorros (Author)

Book Description

Series: Let's-Read-And-Find-Out Science: Stage 2

Wind

Have you ever felt the wind tickle your face or heard it whistle through your window? Did you know that some wind travels faster than a car? Read inside to find out more about what causes wind, and learn how to make your own weather vane!

Have you ever felt the wind tickle your face or heard it whistle through your window? Did you know that some wind travels faster than a car?

Air is always moving. We can't see air moving, though we can watch it push clouds across the sky, or shake the leaves of a tree. We call moving air the wind. In this enlarged edition, find out about the wind - what causes it, how it can be used to help us, and how it affects the weather.

Arthur Dorros shows you how to make your own weather vane, and in simple terms, with playful illustrations, he explains just what makes the wind that blows all around us.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Arthur Dorros learned Spanish while traveling and living in Latin America and helped teach his son, Alex, the language. He is the author of many books for children, which have received acclaim such as the Orbis Pictus, the Parents' Choice, and the Pura BelprÉ Honor Awards. Arthur lives in Seattle, Washington.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Turtleback
• Publisher: Demco Media (October 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0606199691
• ISBN-13: 978-0606199698
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,651,005 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Arthur Dorros is a real-life papa. He learned Spanish while living in Latin America and helped teach his son, Alex, the language. One of Alex's first words was "agua," and Arthur called him "Agua Man."
Arthur Dorros is the author of many books for children, including JULIO'S Magic, a CLASP Amaricas Award Commended Title, and the popular Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science book Ant Cities. He lives in Seattle, Washington.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't just "breeze" through this book!, July 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Feel the Wind (Let's Read-And-Find-Out Science) (Library Binding)

"Feel the Wind" is a great tool for teaching children about the wind and the weather. Arthur Dorros defines wind and its uses in a way that children can easily understand. The book includes the causes of wind, ways wind is used by man and nature, and easy directions for making a weather vane. This book is a must for any young meterorologist.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfly your child's curiosity., October 1, 2007

By 

J. Arena (Williamsburg, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Feel the Wind (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Paperback)

Primary grade scientists will study all about the wind and how it's made when hot and cold air interact, and how the wind can be harnessed to help us and how it can wear down even the strongest rocks by erosion.

Simple directions for making a weather vane are also included. (Younger children will require assistance.)

Young readers will adore this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book, May 26, 2010

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Samantha (IL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Feel the Wind (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Paperback)

Questions about the wind have been big this spring in my house, and honestly, I couldn't give my 4 year old an answer. This book supplies the answer. Now I can say, "It's when hot air and cold air change places," and he's happy. Great pictures. Great concepts. Talks about things they can relate to. It holds their attention very well.