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I Am Wind: An Autobiography

Penguin/Tundra. (I Am Nature). Nov. 2024. 80p. Tr $19.99. ISBN 9780735272187.
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Gr 3-8–Juxtaposing a poetic narration of wind telling its own “life story” with myths, folk traditions, historical vignettes, and the solid science behind wind’s power and mystery, this book expresses an artistic and literary aesthetic not often seen in science texts for younger scholars. The words are very artfully placed within stunning and evocative spreads. From the captivating graphics that explain katabatic winds to the clear explication of the Fujita scale for measuring a tornado’s destruction, this title offers much more than a weather report; it practically sings with the wonder of our natural world. The absence of a glossary may leave some readers searching elsewhere for definitions to key terms, but an index and suggestions for further reading are gifts to the curious.
VERDICT While the soft yet dynamic and detailed illustrations are the stars of this book, the lyrical writing combined with solid scientific information make it a must-have for upper elementary and middle school ­library collections.

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