The Wind at Work: An activity guide to Windmills by Gretchen Woelfle

Explaining how the wind works, what windmills have contributed to the past, and why they offer environmental promise today as a source of clean, renewable energy, this revised and updated edition offers a glimpse into all the current and historical uses for wind power. Featuring new information on wind energy technology and wind farms, new photographs, and 24 wind-related activities--from keeping track of household energy use and conducting science experiments to cooking traditional meals and creating arts and crafts--this handy resource offers kids interested in the science of energy and green technologies an engaging, interactive, and contemporary overview of wind power.

Paperback
144 pages
Black and white images
ISBN: 1-55652-308-

About the author: Gretchen Woelfl traveled across America and to the Netherlands to visit windmills and to talk to people who restore and run them. She has published stories in Cricket and Spider magazines and writes scripts for educational CD-ROM projects. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Venice, California. 

Image description: The illustration on the cover has a white background. The primary image showcases a detailed illustration of a traditional green windmill on the left side of the cover. The title is printed across the right side of the cover. There are four small pictures of different windmills spread around the cover. The author's name is printed between the windmill and a smaller picture at the bottom of the cover.