Synopses & Reviews
The Wind at Work traces the history of windmills and how their design and function have changed over time. It includes more than a dozen wind-related activities such as conducting science experiments, cooking a traditional windmiller meal, sewing windmill patterns, and keeping track of household energy use. Information on how wind turbines (modern windmills) can produce energy as an alternative to nonrenewable fossil fuels is covered as well.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-138) and index.
About the Author
Gretchen Woelfle is an award-winning author of picture books, short stories, and environmental nonfiction. She has written for Cricket Spider and Cicada magazines and the anthology series Stories from Where We Live. She lives in Los Angeles.