I Face the Wind

In my opinion, this is a great book to incorporate in a science lesson on wind and the forces of air molecules. There are several reasons why I enjoy this informational text. The language is descriptive and child-friendly. The reader is asked different questions, which get them thinking about the wind. One example of this is, “Can you name some things you see wind do?” The book activates background knowledge, makes the content familiar and relevant in a child’s life, involves reader participation, and introduces new science terms. I believe these are very important aspects to include in a children’s information picture book. I also love that this book provides activities and experiments for readers to perform. One example of an show more experiment is, “You can weigh things on a balanced hanger. Tape an empty balloon or zip-close plastic bag to each side of the hanger.” This is a way to weigh air. Another activity is, “Wave this book. The book pushes against the air molecules and starts them moving. Then they push on you and you feel it. Wave it slowly. Wave the book quickly. Which wind is stronger?” This is a way to feel air molecules moving against you at different speeds. Another aspect I loved about this book is the writing. Words are written in different font styles, sizes, and colors. They are arranged differently on each page in order to go along with the information provided. For example, words are written in a funnel shape when describing tornados. This makes the pages appealing and exciting to read. The illustrations are very colorful, bright, and stand out. The animated pictures make you feel as if wind is really blowing on these pages. On one page, the words “Leaves on trees shake” is embedded in the illustration of a bright green tree. The information in this nonfiction text is accurate and engaging. It is clear to follow because the complexity of information is at a child’s level. I believe the experiments are great ways for readers to understand concept of wind. The big idea of this book is to learn about wind and air molecules. Readers learn why the wind pushes them, what is wind made of, and how to weigh air. show less

I feel like this book is a great tool for a science class. Vicki Cobb does an amazing job of breaking down and explaining scientific terms and concepts in this book to make it easy for young children to understand. Kids would love it because it includes discovery activities where students can experiment and learn from their experiences. The author includes questions for the reader throughout the book which makes the students think on a higher level.

I Face the Wind teaches young readers about wind in a way that is easy to understand. This book is a wonderful addition to a science unit on weather because it discusses the tricky concepts of molecules and air, and explains in simple terms why you can feel the wind but not see it. The book is very interactive and presents the reader with simple tasks to demonstrate the concepts in the book. It is a great way to incorporate hands-on science with literacy instruction. The illustrations and the text work together to make the book colorful and are filled with interesting patterns and textures. It is great for teaching kids to ask questions about things in their daily life.

I Face the Wind is a Science Play picture book. Cobb does an excellent job of explaining what makes up wind by taking the reader through activities one can do to feel wind, catch wind, weigh wind, and understand that wind is made out of moving air molecules. This book does an excellent job of explaining the creation of wind. Although it looks like a child’s book, I’d use this with any age who is learning about air and wind.

This book would be fabulous in the early elementary school classroom. It discusses the concepts of wind and air and asks students questions about things they have likely experienced, such as their hair blowing in the wind or flying a kite. Then, the book begins to discuss air and molecules in a child friendly way. It also tells about basic experiments students could do to play with wind, such as wave a book around and feel the air, or put air in a balloon and see if they can 'weigh' air. This book would be great to introduce exploration to students and introduce the concept of air at a young age which may typically be considered an older student topic.

I can face the Wind by Vicki Cobb is such a fun science play book. This book starts with a note from the author describing how it is made for play. There are lots of times in which the reader is instructed to stop and pause and think about what that question means. There are times for discovery as the reader and times to learn about wind. It brings in ideas that we all often have about how much does wind/air weigh? Can you even weigh air? How does that work? There are experiments for classes to do. I think that this book would do well in a kindergarten classroom to help those students explore that science topic and give them an opportunity to ask questions that they have!

This book reminds me of Gravity, explaining a scientific concept to children using great artwork! Loved the easy experiments offered in this book, all could be done by children without having to use any special tools. Sometimes when you get a scientific book and have experiments inside, they require things you have to buy. Not the case for this book! I can see using this book in class to introduce science to children who don't even know what that is. Cute artwork as well!