Wind the World Over

by Vanessa Kellogg and Irene Boland

Go on a windy adventure as two children visit ancient Persia, Imperial China, Medieval Europe, and rural America for firsthand views of wind power in its various forms throughout human history. From... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1931721947
• ISBN13: 9781931721943
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Bright Sky Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Excellent environmental adventure for children

A charming and delightful adventure for kids that meshes magical transport across the globe and through diverse cultures to explore wind power. An elegant way of illustrating sustainable energy uses without being overly didactic.

A fascinating introduction to this remarkable alternative energy source

Environmental science experts Irene Boland and Vanessa Kellogg present Wind the World Over, a simple book for middle-school readers about the amazing history of wind power. Following two children as they visit ancient Persia, Imperial China, medieval Europe, and rural America for an up-close and personal look at wind power throughout history, Wind the World Over is a fascinating introduction to this remarkable alternative energy source. Black-and-white illustrations intersperse this simple and lively chronicle recommended for middle school library shelves.