I Face the Wind (Science Play)

by Vicki Cobb

Other authorsJulia Gorton (Illustrator)

Hardcover, 2003

Status

Available

Call number

J2S.514

Publication

HarperCollins (First Edition)

Description

Introduces the characteristics and actions of the wind through simple hands-on activities.

Description

Ever lose your hat in a strong wind?

Ever feel the wind pushing you from side to side?

Know why you can feel the wind, but never see it?

You will!

Renowned science author Vicki Cobb makes scientific principles easy for even the youngest kids to understand. Follow this book with a young child who loves to play. Bring along balloons. Find a windy place. Together you'll face the wind and see that learning is a breeze.

Discover science, and the world will never look the same.

Great hands-on activities and irresistible illustrations by Julia Gorton make Science Play a perfect way to learn about science . . . just for the fun of it!

Series

Science Play

Collection

Nonfiction

Barcode

3366

Language

English

Original language

English

Physical description

36 p.; 10.25 inches

ISBN

9780688178406

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Lexile

540L

User reviews

LibraryThing member lindsaygits1

This book explanes the molecules in air, and give experiments for children on how to feel and weigh air. This is a cute simple science book for the beginning students on learning about science. The pictures are nice and simple, and dont take away from the information.

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LibraryThing member Olisia

A simple book exploring the properties of wind.

LibraryThing member mouaamy

This book is about wind. It talks about what wind does and how one will feel when we feel it.

LibraryThing member LanaLee123

I Face the Wind is amazing for two primary reasons. 1. It provides ways to prove that wind/air exists; something difficult for children to understand as it is not visible and 2. Text and illustrations are extremely stimulating, the text often being intertwined in the pictures.
The book is great for

the study of weather or wind within a classroom, but depending on the age, volunteers might be needed to assist in the the experiments. At a home setting, it would provide a great guardian-child project.

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LibraryThing member KellyKnox

I Face the Wind is a great book for elementary students are getting interested in science. It is very visually appealing and easy to read, and it provides really fun experiments to do with something that most kids find difficult to really understand: air. Even I, as an adult, was kind of impressed

to realize that air has weight. I think this would be a great book to give to a child who is inquisitive.

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LibraryThing member Cra71

I loved the illustrations in this book and how they went perfectly with the words. This book is a wonderful discovery book for small children and would be enjoyed greatly! The activities are simple and fun to engage in.

LibraryThing member Kaylaw

I feel like this book is a great for teaching students scientific principles such as wind and properties of air. Vicki Cobb does a great job explaining scientific terms and concepts in this book. She breaks it down and makes it easy for young children understand deep scientific concepts. This book

is great to include in science lessons. Kids would love it because it includes discovery activities where students can experiment and learn from their experiences. The author includes questions for young children throughout the book which makes the students think on a deeper level. I also feel that children can easily make connections with this book and can relate to the experiences with wind and air that are shared in the book. I would definitely use this book when teaching students about wind and its properties.

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LibraryThing member ADw234

I face the Wind is a book about wind. The book gives examples and situations that happen because of wind. The book would be a good book for younger level students to learn about wind.

LibraryThing member BNBHarper

Summary: A book with facts and experiments about the wind. Response: Some fun ways to teach wind in the classroom. Concept: Wind

LibraryThing member cassinolan

A great book that teaches children about wind. A very descriptive book, explaining how wind feels and what it does.

LibraryThing member klecoq

The author intends to introduce the characteristics and effects of wind through activities that enable children to make discoveries. The author uses the book as a way for children to learn through hands on experiences. The book takes children away from the book itself at times in order to get kids

moving beyond the words. The book will use text and pictures to tell children facts about the wind and then the author asks children to reinforce these facts by discovering with the readers own experiments. The book is based on the natural world of wind. It is an interesting concept for children to understand. I like the way Cobb uses experiments to show children that, in fact, you can see wind (catching wind in a plastic bag). I remember wind was always hard for me to understand because I could feel it, but not see it. This book uses creative experiments and illustrations to show the cause and effect of wind. I thought this book was a fun and creative way to teach children. I am particularly adamant about teaching science in our elementary classrooms and this is the reason I choose this particular book. I liked that it gave me ideas about experiments I can do in my classroom. I hadn’t known some of the information in the book and it thrills me that even books for “children” can provide new and interesting information for adults.

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LibraryThing member patinoc2

Children will make new discoveries about the wind by doing the activities prepare for the author.

LibraryThing member Mparis

A book full of information and experiments that children can do with their parent or teacher. This is not a boring book about weather. It is full of simple experiments that you can help a young learner with using simple to find objects, like balloons or hangers. I really felt this book was a good

way to have children experience wind. This book would be great for kinesthetic learners.
Classroom connection: wind, weather, science

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LibraryThing member trancon

At the beginning of the book, the author suggests to readers that to get the best experience from the book, we ought to do the activities as well. I loved how the different actions of the wind were described and animated through words, for example, the phrase "an umbrella turns inside out" was

shaped like an umbrella turned inside out, giving us a clear depiction of what the wind can actually do. This book includes do-it-yourself activities so that readers can make their own discoveries about the wind.

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LibraryThing member suzan2

The girl asks questions about the wind and if the can face it and what is heavier than air. What happens if she does different things with balloons. Goes over many concepts science related.

LibraryThing member AlyssaScruggs

This is a book about the effects of air and what it can do to different objects. It's suggested that the reader try these activities as well to get a better experience from the book. This would be of great use in a science classroom where experiments with different elements are being done.

LibraryThing member mariasegoviano

Science is always such a hard subject to teach to anyone, especially young children. However, this book does a wonderful job in guiding the reader into wanting to conduct experiments. The easy hands on activities portrayed in the book make it a great fit for young readers. It introduces kids to the

properties of scientific inquiry. What would be best would be to read this book on a nice spring day where the wind is blowing, to be able to feel the wind as the book is being read.

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LibraryThing member jgiann2

In my opinion, this is a great book to incorporate in a science lesson on wind and the forces of air molecules. There are several reasons why I enjoy this informational text. The language is descriptive and child-friendly. The reader is asked different questions, which get them thinking about the

wind. One example of this is, “Can you name some things you see wind do?” The book activates background knowledge, makes the content familiar and relevant in a child’s life, involves reader participation, and introduces new science terms. I believe these are very important aspects to include in a children’s information picture book. I also love that this book provides activities and experiments for readers to perform. One example of an experiment is, “You can weigh things on a balanced hanger. Tape an empty balloon or zip-close plastic bag to each side of the hanger.” This is a way to weigh air. Another activity is, “Wave this book. The book pushes against the air molecules and starts them moving. Then they push on you and you feel it. Wave it slowly. Wave the book quickly. Which wind is stronger?” This is a way to feel air molecules moving against you at different speeds. Another aspect I loved about this book is the writing. Words are written in different font styles, sizes, and colors. They are arranged differently on each page in order to go along with the information provided. For example, words are written in a funnel shape when describing tornados. This makes the pages appealing and exciting to read. The illustrations are very colorful, bright, and stand out. The animated pictures make you feel as if wind is really blowing on these pages. On one page, the words “Leaves on trees shake” is embedded in the illustration of a bright green tree. The information in this nonfiction text is accurate and engaging. It is clear to follow because the complexity of information is at a child’s level. I believe the experiments are great ways for readers to understand concept of wind. The big idea of this book is to learn about wind and air molecules. Readers learn why the wind pushes them, what is wind made of, and how to weigh air.

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LibraryThing member Katrinaalyn

A book that talks about the details and property of wind.
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LibraryThing member Trinityc

A book that offers small experiments to learn about the wind. It tella you what to have ready before reading the book and suggests trying the different experiments before going on in the book. I can't wait to try these with my son as well as a classroom. Great, simple experiments in an easy to

follow and understand book.

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LibraryThing member rdg301library

Reading Level: Primary – Grades K-3rd
Genre: Nonfiction - Informational

This fun and interactive book allows the reader to explore the idea of weather, and more specifically, wind. The book poses a series of questions, as well as how to 'tasks' so that the reader can explore this colorless

phenomena. This is a fabulous book for inclusion in a 'Weather' themed learning unit. The book is a basic guide and introduction to one aspect of weather, wind. This book incorporates two great content areas; science and mathematics. The book asks a series of questions which is a great mold for the scientific steps process. The book also discusses weight and measurements which is a fundamental aspect of mathematics content.

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LibraryThing member nicholew

This is another fun interactive book with ideas that can be used throughout a wind unit. It gives ideas on ways to do experiments and keep students involved. I like how it keeps them thinking. I think with this book you could get a running start with a project a the students could continue it with

questions and it could lead to something new.

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LibraryThing member InstantLaila

This book reminds me of Gravity, explaining a scientific concept to children using great artwork! Loved the easy experiments offered in this book, all could be done by children without having to use any special tools. Sometimes when you get a scientific book and have experiments inside, they

require things you have to buy. Not the case for this book! I can see using this book in class to introduce science to children who don't even know what that is. Cute artwork as well!

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LibraryThing member Bretny

Summary: This is a cute informational book about how wind works and what it is. It talks about what causes wind and what it feels like. It is in a child's perspective, so most children can relate to it.

Personal Reaction: I think this is a cute book because it is on a child's level. I like how it

explains how and why wind happens.

Classroom Extension Ideas:
1) We could go outside and feel the wind and try to find out what direction it is coming from
2) We could use this to talk about air resistance and why some things move or don't move in the wind.

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LibraryThing member LBraaten

Great book! Gives you different ideas for experiments with the wind. The author is very good at what she does. The illustrations and the design of the book are perfect for the topic.

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