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Author : Ann Braybrooks
Publisher : Advance Publishers LLC
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1996-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 188522267X
Piglet finds all the good uses for wind.
Author : Scott Huler
Publisher : Crown
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780307420558
“Nature, rightly questioned, never lies.” —A Manual of Scientific Enquiry, Third Edition, 1859 Scott Huler was working as a copy editor for a small publisher when he stumbled across the Beaufort Wind Scale in his Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary. It was one of those moments of discovery that writers live for. Written centuries ago, its 110 words launched Huler on a remarkable journey over land and sea into a fascinating world of explorers, mariners, scientists, and writers. After falling in love with what he decided was “the best, clearest, and most vigorous piece of descriptive writing I had ever seen,” Huler went in search of Admiral Francis Beaufort himself: hydrographer to the British Admiralty, man of science, and author—Huler assumed—of the Beaufort Wind Scale. But what Huler discovered is that the scale that carries Beaufort’s name has a long and complex evolution, and to properly understand it he had to keep reaching farther back in history, into the lives and works of figures from Daniel Defoe and Charles Darwin to Captains Bligh, of the Bounty, and Cook, of the Endeavor. As hydrographer to the British Admiralty it was Beaufort’s job to track the information that ships relied on: where to lay anchor, descriptions of ports, information about fortification, religion, and trade. But what came to fascinate Huler most about Beaufort was his obsession for observing things and communicating to others what the world looked like. Huler’s research landed him in one of the most fascinating and rich periods of history, because all around the world in the mid-eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, in a grand, expansive period, modern science was being invented every day. These scientific advancements encompassed not only vast leaps in understanding but also how scientific innovation was expressed and even organized, including such enduring developments as the scale Anders Celsius created to simplify how Gabriel Fahrenheit measured temperature; the French-designed metric system; and the Gregorian calendar adopted by France and Great Britain. To Huler, Beaufort came to embody that passion for scientific observation and categorization; indeed Beaufort became the great scientific networker of his time. It was he, for example, who was tapped to lead the search for a naturalist in the 1830s to accompany the crew of the Beagle; he recommended a young naturalist named Charles Darwin. Defining the Wind is a wonderfully readable, often humorous, and always rich story that is ultimately about how we observe the forces of nature and the world around us.
Author : Herb Bridges,Terryl C. Boodman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Georgia
ISBN : 0671684515
Published in the spring of 1936, Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the Wind was an immediate and over-whelming success; millions of copies were sold in its first year alone. By the time the film opened on December 15, 1939, the anticipation and excitement were so great that the city of Atlanta declared the day an official holiday. Since then, more than 300 million people have seen the film and every year hundreds of thousands of copies of the novel are sold in dozens of languages. This lavishly illustrated book is the ultimate behind-the-scenes history of the novel, the film, and the phenomenon of Gone With the Wind. It includes wonderful anecdotes, original quotes from the stars and the directors, souvenir programs from the original premiere, many rare never-before-published photographs, and more. From the smell of the smoke and the heat of the flames during the filming of the "burning of Atlanta" sequence to the soft touch of the red dust at the location Tara; from the fatigue on the faces of cast and crew after grueling months of shooting to the thrill of premiere night, you will experience the unfolding drama as if you were there. Book jacket.
Author : Linda Elovitz Marshall
Publisher : Holiday House
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2023-10-31
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780823455942
When the exhausted winter wind throws a snowy tantrum, it finds comfort in the friendship of two young children in this lyrical retelling of a Yiddish folktale illustrated with stunning collage. Winter Wind worked hard all season long blowing away leaves, preparing trees for coats of snow and ice. Now, Wind is tired and needs a place to rest. But no one wants to shelter so cold and blustery a Wind--not the townspeople, not the country innkeeper, not even the gnarled tree who is worried about frozen roots. Finally, Wind does what any of us do when we are overtired: Wind has a tantrum. And it is only with the help of two small children brave enough to weather the storm that Wind finally finds the perfect place to sleep. Based on a Yiddish folktale, the gentle language of this seasonal story is coupled with intricate cut-paper collage dioramas tell this sweet tale about empathy and friendship. The visuals in this book are striking for their vibrancy, palette, and movement. A perfect read for a cold, blustery day, or at bedtime with your own sleepy loved ones. A Bank Street Best Book of the Year
Author : Hazel Hutchins,Gail Herbert
Publisher : Annick Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-10
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781773213897
A vividly imagined story about the importance of telling the truth, even if it means losing something you love. When Jesse finds a toy horse and makes it his very own, his imagination runs wild. This horse is the fastest horse in the whole world, so Jesse names him Wind. He can’t wait to race him across the prairie (the kitchen table) and over deep canyons (the bathtub). There’s just one problem: Wind doesn’t actually belong to Jesse. He was left behind accidentally by his real owners. And though at first Jesse is full of joy as he plays with Wind, soon he starts to feel uneasy—Jesse knows Wind’s real owners must miss him. But how can Jesse explain to his mother exactly where Wind came from? And is there a way to make everything okay again? The Truth About Wind is a dynamic story about the courage it takes to face up to a lie, brought to life by a trio of celebrated creators.
Author : Anna Grossnickle Hines
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Board books
ISBN : 0688160794
The wind provides the opportunity to feel it blow, hear it sing, and sail a kite.
Author : Linda Glaser
Publisher : Redleaf Lane
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1605544361
Show children the power of gumption and the power to believe that can make them fly
Author : Bill Martin
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1996-08-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0152013849
On a dark and stormy night one object after another joins in making eerie noises in the old house.
Author : W.O. Mitchell
Publisher : McClelland & Stewart
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780771007316
Hailed as a great Canadian classic on boyhood, Who Has Seen the Wind evokes the sheer immensity of the prairie landscape, from the relentless wind to the far reaches of the bright blue sky. Like children everywhere, Brian O’Connal is a curious sort, and with enchanting naïveté he bestows his unforgettable perspective on everything from gophers to God, from his feisty Scottish grandmother to his friends Ben and Saint Sammy, the town of Arcola’s local madman. This is no simple, forgettable novel: Mitchell gives readers a memorable glimpse into the ins and outs of small-town life during the Depression years, always through Brian’s eyes, and in doing so creates a poignant and powerful portrait of childhood innocence and its loss.
Author : Shona Innes,Írisz Agócs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Children and death
ISBN : 1760060550
Author Shona Innes is a qualified clinical and forensic psychologist with many years of experience assisting children in times of trouble. This series deals with emotive issues that children face in direct and gentle terms, allowing children's feelings and problems to be more easily shared and discussed with family and friends.
Author : Winston O. Abbott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 0918114012
Author : Michelle Worthington
Publisher : Redleaf Press
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-31
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781605543574
Noah knew he was different. He could see things that others couldn't, like the patterns in the dust that floated down on sunbeams. Noah is different. He sees, hears, feels, and thinks in ways that other people don't always understand, and he asks a lot of questions along the way. Noah loves science, especially the weather. His books usually provide him with the answers he needs, until one day, there's one question they don't answer—and that is where Noah's windy adventure begins. Filled with rich, sweeping illustrations, this picture book celebrates the inquisitive nature of all children, including those on the autism spectrum, who cannot stop asking a question until an answer has been unearthed. The book contains a page of information for parents, caregivers, and educators about the importance of helping children feel good about their differences and know that being different is okay. Michelle Worthington was born in Brisbane, Queensland, and has lived there all her life. She is much-published author in Australia. Joseph Cowman lives and paints in the hills and valleys of suburban Idaho. He is a long-standing member of the Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators. He is the illustrator of six other Redleaf Lane books, including most recently, The Amazing Erik and Rita and the Firefighters.
Author : Linda Booth Sweeney
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780698173415
Spring weather can be exciting! When wind chimes start singing and clouds race across the sky, one little guy knows just what to do—grab his kite! But as the kite soars, the wind picks up even more, and soon he and his grandma are chasing the runaway kite into town. As they pass swirling leaves, bobbing boats, and flapping scarves, breezes become gusts and the sky darkens. Rain is on the way! Can they squeeze in one more adventure before the downpour? Scenes rich with springtime details for little eyes to follow and lyrical verse that captures the changeable mood of the weather make this perfect for spring story times.
Author : Erik Munsterhjelm
Publisher : London : Allen & Unwin
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1953
Category : Hunting
ISBN : UOM:39015070504587
Author's experiences in Lake Athabasca area in 1930s.
Author : Greg Mortenson,Susan L. Roth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Picture books for children
ISBN : 0545289408
Greg Mortenson stumbled, lost and delirious, into a remote Himalayan village after a failed climb up K2. The villagers saved his life, and he vowed to return and build them a school. The remarkable story of his promise kept is now perfect for reading aloud. Told in the voice of Korphe's children, this story illuminates the humanity and culture of a relevant and distant part of the world in gorgeous collage, while sharing a riveting example of how one person can change thousands of lives.