I Am Wind: An Autobiography
by Rachel Poliquin (Author) Rachel Wada (Illustrator)
In this beautifully illustrated mock-autobiography for middle-grade readers, Wind speaks directly to the reader, telling fascinating stories that show their cultural, historical and technical importance to humans.
Make no mistake: Wind is not shy or humble. Wind is violent, impulsive, arrogant and unpredictable -- now playing with a kite, then tearing down a forest.
With the help of diagrams and fact-filled sidebars, Wind explains what causes the air to move, describes their favorite forms (katabatics, hurricanes, tornadoes) and shows how they influence the landscape (sand dunes, wind power). Readers will come to know the full breadth of Wind's physical, historical and psychological presence.
Moving seamlessly between science, history and myth, this book is an engrossing and unique look at an elemental force.
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Storm-swept illustrations carry a full bag of facts, myths, legends, and original poems about our planet's winds. Poliquin's free verse expressions alternate with short but clear explanations in prose and Wada's vivid, sometimes schematic depictions of types and causes of storms, from destructive katabatic winds to hurricanes and tornados.
JNF052030 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science | Folklore & Mythology
JNF037080 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Earth Sciences - Weather
