Frank Carlson Library

Explains what causes wind, the various kinds of wind, and describes hurricanes and tornadoes.

"Introduces wind through fun, poetic text and colorful illustrations"--

A simple description of a flowering plant's life cycle through the seasons. Dazzlingly colorful collage illustrations and a simple but dramatic text tell the fascinating story of the life cycle of a flower in terms of the adventures of a tiny seed. Young readers will cheer at the happy outcome of this exciting tale. And they will long remember the heartening message of the tiny seed's steadfast perseverance in the face of many hazards and obstacles...

A very simple introduction to the characteristics of wind.

Steve and Blue discover the wind.

Two children visit ancient Persia, Imperial China, medieval Europe, and rural America for first-hand views of wind power throughout history.

"Whoosh! It is windy. Hold onto your hat and find out how wind forms. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to an online article, video, and discussion questions"--

A mouse and its mother experience the delights of nature on a windy spring day.

"This browsable book explores the wind's role in our planet and its history, from carrying pollen to shaping sand dunes to pushing record-breaking ships across the ocean"-- "A browsable, appealing introduction to an important weather phenomenon.If your hair has ever blown back on a breezy day, you've noticed the wind at work. But what causes the wind? Are there different types of wind? How do we measure and name them? How does the wind shape our...