{"product_id":"wind-hardcover","title":"Wind - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOlga Fadeeva\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLena Traer\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A beautiful and fascinating primer on the wind.\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- Kirkus Reviews \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe importance of wind in our weather, environment, and history is explored in this well-researched, beautifully illustrated nonfiction book for young readers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf 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? \u003cp\u003eHow does the wind shape our ecosystems, plants, and animals? What about people: how have human beings used the wind in the past and the present? Can you really sail into the wind, and would a tailwind help or hurt your plane's takeoff? Up, up beyond the clouds, does the wind affect other planets, too? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated with help from a meteorologist, Olga Fadeeva's beautifully illustrated and well-researched book is a fascinating exploration of the wind's role in world history and earth science. Playful prose and colorful illustrations invite children to bring their questions along as they learn more about this powerful--but sometimes overlooked--natural element. Translated from Russian by Lena Traer and part of Eerdmans' Spectacular STEAM for Curious Readers series. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAwards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Children's Book Committee of Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year List - STEM \u0026amp; Outstanding Merit \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eOutstanding International Books List - PreK-2 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOlga Fadeeva \u003c\/b\u003eis the author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eWater: Discovering the Precious Resource All Around Us, Wind: Discovering Air in Motion \u003c\/i\u003e(Eerdmans), and many other books for children. \u003ci\u003eWind \u003c\/i\u003eearned a starred review from \u003ci\u003eKirkus \u003c\/i\u003eand was named a USSBY Outstanding International Book, and \u003ci\u003eWater \u003c\/i\u003eearned starred reviews from \u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e. Olga's art has been honored in Italy, China, and her home country of Russia. Follow Olga on Instagram @olgafadeeva_illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLena Traer \u003c\/b\u003eis a Russian- and English-language translator with a focus on books for children and young adults. She has translated \u003ci\u003eWind: Discovering Air in Motion\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWater: Discovering the Precious Resource All Around Us\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOn the Edge of the World\u003c\/i\u003e (all Eerdmans) into English and has also translated a variety of picture books and scientific materials into Russian. Born and raised in Siberia, Russia, Lena now lives in San Francisco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.1 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 11, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53488730374451,"sku":"9780802855992","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/E4C758KoGG9780802855992.webp?v=1781518471","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/wind-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}