Gusts and Gales: A Book about Wind

by Josepha Sherman, Omarr Wesley (Illustrator)

Overview

Find out about the different types of winds, including global winds, trade winds, local winds, and breezes. Learn about extreme wind weather like hurricanes and tornadoes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781404803381
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	09/01/2003
Series:	Amazing Science: Weather
Pages:	24
Sales rank:	440,350
Product dimensions:	10.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	IG570L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Josepha Sherman has written more than 80 books. She has written about everything from fantasy to folklore. She is the winner of the prestigious Compton Crook Award for best fantasy novel. When she’s not writing, Josepha likes to travel and spend time with horses. She lives in New York City.

Table of Contents

	How Wind Begins	7
	Warm and Cool Air	8
	Global Winds	10
	Local Winds	15
	Beach Breeze	16
	Hurricanes and Tornadoes	18
	Ride the Wind	21
	You Can Make a Tornado	22
	Fast Facts	23
	Glossary	23
	To Learn More	24
	Index	24

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