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  • Published: 3 December 2024
  • ISBN: 9780735272187
  • Imprint: Tundra Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 80
  • RRP: $45.00

I Am Wind

An Autobiography





In this beautifully illustrated mock-autobiography for middle-grade readers, Wind speaks directly to the reader, telling fascinating stories that show their cultural, historical and technical importance to humans.

In this beautifully illustrated mock-autobiography for middle-grade readers, Wind speaks directly to the reader, telling fascinating stories that show their cultural, historical and technical importance to humans.

Make no mistake: Wind is not shy or humble. Wind is violent, impulsive, arrogant and unpredictable — now playing with a kite, then tearing down a forest.  

With the help of diagrams and fact-filled sidebars, Wind explains what causes the air to move, describes their favorite forms (katabatics, hurricanes, tornadoes) and shows how they influence the landscape (sand dunes, wind power). Readers will come to know the full breadth of Wind's physical, historical and psychological presence. Moving seamlessly between science, history and myth, this book is an engrossing and unique look at an elemental force.

  • Published: 3 December 2024
  • ISBN: 9780735272187
  • Imprint: Tundra Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 80
  • RRP: $45.00

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Praise for I Am Wind

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"Humorous and entertaining, and worthy of a place at the table." —School Library Journal

"[A] clever approach to the natural world, convincing in its message that . . . there is always more to learn." —Imaginary Elevators

"Snappy, kid-friendly portions of text supported with generous illustration drive the pace of this book. . . . Readers will get caught up in the fun without even realizing how much they are learning." —CM Magazine