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Fly guy presents : weather
by Tedd Arnold
During a trip to a weather station, Fly Guy and Buzz learn all about weather, discussing what controls the weather, how clouds form, and the scientists who study the Earth's climate
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Martha go, go, goes green! by Karen BarssHelping Helen build a solar-powered go-cart for Wagstaff City's Go Green Go-Cart Race, Martha the alphabet soup-eating canine observes the other naturally powered go-cart entries, including a wind-powered cart and one that is powered by a goldfish. .
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Wind
by Marion Dane Bauer
Illustrations and simple text explain what wind is, how it is used by plants, birds, and people, and how wind can become a storm
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A windy spring day
by Wendy Dunham
Skunk is afraid when the wind is strong enough to shake his house, but his friend, Raccoon, arrives with a surprise, that makes Skunk feel much better
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Get that hat!
by Erica Farber
When a gust of wind blows Lowly's hat away, the intrepid little worm and his friend, Huckle, embark on a merry chase through Busytown. Simultaneous.
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Flare
by Kallie George
Refusing to cry even though everyone cries sometimes, a tough little phoenix receives help from his reassuring guardians, Sun, Wind and Cloud, while learning how to express his feelings. Illustrated by the award-winning artist of Tennyson's The Lady of Shalott.
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The weather
by Olivia George
By observing a tree outside the bedroom window, a child is able to tell what the weather is like throughout the year
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Whose hat is it?
by Valeri Gorbachev
After coming upon a lost hat, a determined little turtle sets off to find its rightful owner by asking everyone he meets along the way, including Crocodile and Rabbit, in a charming book for new readers.
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Please, wind?
by Carol Greene
A child begs the wind to blow hard enough to make a kite fly. Includes suggested learning activities
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The wind in the willows : a fine welcome by Susan HillA beginning reader tale inspired by Kenneth Grahame's beloved characters finds Mole scraping up the courage to leave his underground home and make a new friend in Water Rat, who composes an ongoing poem.
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Olivia and the kite party by Alex HarveyDeciding to host a kite party on a blustery day, Olivia excitedly builds kites with her friends and is challenged to devise a creative solution when the wind stops blowing by the time the kites are ready.
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Ling & Ting : together in all weather by Grace LinThe adorable twins from the Geisel Honor-winning series introduce the seasons of the year while depicting Ling and Ting having fun in all kinds of weather. By the award-winning creator of Starry River of the Sky.
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Out the door
by Catherine Matthias
Simple text and illustrations follow a child's progress from home to school and back again
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About the seasons
by Sindy McKay
[E]xplores the seasons through the changing weather patterns and the changing activities of both children and animals"-- back cover
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Amelia Bedelia : under the weather
by Herman Parish
When Amelia Bedelia wakes up with a fever, she passes the time learning about weather, resting, and eating some chicken soup
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El Invernadero del Abuelito / Abuelito's Greenhouse
by Susan Ring
Abuelito has planted tomatoes in his garden, but it is so cold that they won't ripen, so Manny and the tools try to warm the chilly tomatoes, first with blankets and jackets, then with a brand-new greenhouse.
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Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind by Cynthia RylantScurrying home in the middle of a fierce thunderstorm, Henry is consoled by his parents and a cup of hot cocoa, but nothing will comfort Mudge except the passage of the storm.
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Miss Bindergarten and the very wet day by Joseph SlateThe students in Miss Bindergarten's class stay inside during a rainstorm until the weather clears, allowing the students to venture outside where they fall into puddles before spotting a beautiful rainbow.
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Flint saves the day
by Michael Teitelbaum
Flint, an eccentric inventor, develops a machine that creates food from weather, causing delicious meals to fall from the sky, but when the machine creates a spaghetti and meatball tornado Flint must work to destroy the machine
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Wind
by Helen Frost
Simple text and photographs present wind, how it is formed, and how it affects the Earth and people
551.518/Frost
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Wind
by Ann Herriges
"Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of wind. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
551.518/Herriges
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Weather by Kristin Baird RattiniExplores the causes of everyday weather phenomena, including how clouds form, why tornadoes twist, and how the sun helps life grow 551.6/Rattini |
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Who likes the wind?
by Etta Kaner
In an exciting lift-the-flap book, young readers explore the wind, from why the wind blows to how it shapes the clouds in the sky.
551.518/Kaner
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Oh say can you say what's the weather today?
by Tish Rabe
The Cat in the Hat takes Sally and Dick on a trip in his Inside Your Outside Machine to explore rain, snow, thunder, tornadoes, and hurricanes, and to teach them about thermometers, anemometers, wind vanes, and more.
551.6/Rabe
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STEAM for Grades K-2 (ML)
Monday, March 4, 4:00 pm
Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B
Explore the wonders of the universe through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math in a fun, hands-on way.*Check out our STEAM Blog for more ideas: http://gbplsteam.blogspot.com
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STEAM for Grades K-2 (ML)
Monday, March 12, 4:00 pm
Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B
Explore the wonders of the universe through STEAM in a fun, hands-on way.*Check out our STEAM Blog for more ideas: http://gbplsteam.blogspot.com
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Kids Explore: Frida Kahlo
Thursday, March 15, 5:00 pm
Story Room - South
Learn more about artist Frida Kahlo and then lets make art together!For children in grades 1 - 5.
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Just Potatoes: Grow a Sweet Potato Plant (ML)
Saturday, March 16, 10:30 am
Story Room - South
Get your garden started early this year by growing your own sweet potato plant in a 2 liter bottle. Watch your potato grow and record your observations in your own plant journal. Later, you will be able to plant your potato seedlings in the ground or in a pot to harvest in late summer.
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Cardboard Challenge: Imagination Town (ML)
Thursday, March 28, 2:00 pm
Meadows Comm. Rms. A-B-C
Bring your imaginations and help us build a town using giant pieces of cardboard, masking tape, markers, and crayons.
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Gail Borden Public Library District
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Main Library
270 N Grove Ave
Elgin, Illinois 60120
847-742-2411 |
Rakow Branch
2751 W. Bowes Rd.
Elgin, Illinois 60124
847-531-7271 |
South Elgin Branch
127 S. Mclean Blvd.
Elgin, Illinois 60177
847-931-2090 |
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