Synopsis
A brief introduction to wind and its causes and effects.
Leslie Rounds - Children's Literature
This book, on of the series, "Simply Science," explains in fairly simple terms the cause of wind. It includes a simple explanation of air density and the role it plays in the formation of wind. Hurricanes and tornadoes are covered briefly. There is a limited amount of information on the role wind has played in history. The book offers large print and easy to read text on bright white backgrounds. Most double page spreads include a full-page illustration, clearly labeled with an explanatory caption. Difficult to understand words are printed in bold face type and defined in a glossary. The book also includes a table of contents, an index, and a list of sources for more information. There is an Internet address for the publisher's web page that includes links to four other Internet sites, three of which are functional, grade appropriate, and interesting, and one which was not working on the day it was checked. Although this book covers a topic that is likely to also be dealt with in lower grade level science textbooks, it offers some additional information that would make it a worthwhile purchase for many libraries serving elementary students. 2004, Compass Point Books, Ages 7 to 10.