{"product_id":"when-the-wind-blows-isbn-9780823430697","title":"When the Wind Blows","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe wind shapes clouds and makes kites soar—but it can also light cities, power railroads, and make factories hum to life. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduce young readers to the enormous potential of wind energy, and learn how the same force that flies kites and makes ocean waves can power the human world in this celebration of renewable energy.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStacy Clark's rhyming, lyrical text explains in simple terms how turbines harness wind energy and turn it into electricity.  Sweeping landscape paintings by Brad Sneed illustrate the journey, from offshore wind farms to power lines stretching across the country, bringing electricity to homes, factories, and more.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Inspire readers to imagine all the things the wind can do! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for eco-conscious readers and kids intrigued by how things work, this poetic nonfiction picture book has been vetted by an expert. | \"Intriguing, easily informative and even inspiring.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"If you are looking for a book that inspires hope in your little ones and teaches them about a world free of fossil fuels, \u003ci\u003eWhen the Wind Blows is it\u003c\/i\u003e.\"—Mark Ruffalo, Academy Award Nominated Actor \u0026amp; Climate Activist\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"a breezy introduction to wind energy.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eWhen the Wind Blows\u003c\/i\u003e is literally poetry in motion, flowing like a sea breeze powering the next generation with clean wind energy.\"—Mark Jacobson, Stanford University's Atmosphere and Energy Program Director and co-founder of The Solutions Project\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"This clear and fun explanation begs for storytime reading and will spark discussion. An enlightening, fresh effort.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eWhen the Wind Blows\u003c\/i\u003e is a book for kids to read to their elders so we can get moving!\"—Bill McKibben, best-selling author and founder of 350.org | Stacy Clark is a preschool teacher, writer, and environmental geologist who lives in Dallas, Texas. \u003ci\u003eWhen the Wind Blows \u003c\/i\u003eis her first book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Brad Sneed has illustrated more than twenty books for children, including \u003ci\u003eCock-a-doodle-doo, Creak, Pop-pop, Moo\u003c\/i\u003e by Jim Aylesworth and \u003ci\u003eWashday \u003c\/i\u003eby Eve Bunting. He lives in Kansas with his wife and daughter.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301506175205,"sku":"NP9780823430697","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823430697.jpg?v=1767743992","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/when-the-wind-blows-isbn-9780823430697","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}