I Face the Wind

by Vicki Cobb (Author) Julia Gorton (Illustrator)

I Face the Wind
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Series: Science Play
Keeping the very youngest of scientists in mind, Cobb gives clear explanations to the big questions about wind. Young readers and adults can explore the basic scientific principles together through simple experiments. Full color.
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Publishers Weekly

Vicki Cobb continues her Science Play series with I Face the Wind, illus. by Julia Gorton. Beginning with a girl facing a strong wind, basic observations teach the properties of air to budding scientists. The mood is playful but the facts are specific and focused and Cobb includes experiments eminently doable by the preschool set. The digital artwork uses bold forms and creative typography to keep the tone breezy. Copyright 2003 Publishers Weekly Used with permission.

School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 2-In this easy-to-read, easy-to-understand, stylishly illustrated explanation of the properties of wind and air, words fly about and form cleverly shaped patterns echoing the concepts described. Satisfyingly clear-cut experiments provide solid evidence and encourage further exploration. Copyright 2004 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Review quotes

"Conceptually rich science for very young children...Cobb pulls it off."—Horn Book Magazine
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780688178406
Lexile Measure
540
Guided Reading Level
N
Publisher
HarperCollins
Publication date
April 15, 2003
Series
Science Play
BISAC categories
JNF051110 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Experiments & Projects
JNF013060 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts | Senses & Sensation
JNF037080 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Earth Sciences - Weather
JNF051140 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Physics
Library of Congress categories
Winds
Experiments
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award
Honor Book 2004 - 2004
Grand Canyon Reader Award
Nominee 2007 - 2007

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