| | |  | Renewable Energy | Home » » Wind the World Over | | | | | | | Description: | | Go on a windy adventure as two children visit ancient Persia, Imperial China, Medieval Europe, and rural America for firsthand views of wind power in its various forms throughout human history. From grain grinding to water pumping, this informative guide ultimately blows the adventurers into modern-day Texas, where shiny new wind turbines are being constructed to make clean, renewable electricity for homes and businesses. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Irene Boland | | Hardcover:
| 32 pages | | Publisher:
| Bright Sky Press | | Publication Date:
| May 01, 2007 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1931721947 | | Package Length:
| 9.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.1 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.6 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 2 reviews |
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Excellent environmental adventure for childrenJul 15, 2007
By Harvey Simon
A charming and delightful adventure for kids that meshes magical transport across the globe and through diverse cultures to explore wind power. An elegant way of illustrating sustainable energy uses without being overly didactic.
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A fascinating introduction to this remarkable alternative energy sourceJul 10, 2007
By Midwest Book Review
Environmental science experts Irene Boland and Vanessa Kellogg present Wind the World Over, a simple book for middle-school readers about the amazing history of wind power. Following two children as they visit ancient Persia, Imperial China, medieval Europe, and rural America for an up-close and personal look at wind power throughout history, Wind the World Over is a fascinating introduction to this remarkable alternative energy source. Black-and-white illustrations intersperse this simple and lively chronicle recommended for middle school library shelves.
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