I Face the Wind (Science Play)

I was seeking books about the wind to help my daughter get over her fear of the wind. Although this book was too advanced for her age, I love how it teaches kids to investigate air and wind for themselves. Very nicely done.

I bought this for my daughter and think it is great. My son loves it too. I really like that it has alot of fun things to try to learn about the wind. Great book for 5-8 year olds!

Great science book for kids.

A really great science book, but as a grandparent I wouldn't buy it ... it is only an occasional read. However, if you happen to have a library walking distance from your house (I do) & you are trying to encourage your 2 year old grandbaby to become a quantum physicist (I do) then this whole series of books is a great, fun way to get young children interested is science.

I Face the Wind by Vicki Cobb is an excellent book for elementary school kids who are beginning to learn science, the art of wind, and how air moves. It explains the concept that air is a real thing even though you can't actually see it. It encourages the readers to try experiments at home using things like the book, balloons or a clothes hanger. I can see this book being used in a kindergarten classroom where kids are learning the basics and starting to discuss beginnings of science. I also really enjoyed the illustrations. Julia Gorton, the illustrator, used images that incorporated the concept of wind such as a tornado, an umbrella, and a tree to write words and show the effect to the young readers.

This is the first review I've written. As an elementary teacher and mom, I read a lot of children's books. Strong nonfiction for preschoolers seems to be pretty rare. "I Face the Wind" has simple yet thoughtful text and smart experiments that can be done while reading (great for short attention spans). For a topic that can be abstract for young readers, Cobb does an outstanding job in aiding comprehension and inspiring conversation and experimentation. We own this book and have recommended to many friends.

This informational book is a cute way to teach a small science lesson to a young reader. The book turns science into a fun subject. Kids will love the colorful pictures and be excited to do their own experiments. I would use this book in a lesson in my classroom. This book is also a winner of the Sibert Award!

This was a fantastic find. It has colorful illustrations, clearly explained concepts and instructions for experiments. We used it in a weather/wind study and they loved it. Three years later they still talk about the things they learned and experiments they did.We'll definitely use this again and seek out additional books by this author.*taken from my review at goodreads