The Wind at Work: An Activity Guide to Windmills

by Gretchen Woelfle

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.

Genres: Nonfiction

156 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1997

Reviews

[Kara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really, really good blend of history and present facts on wind energy as well as some great activities that demonstrate in simple manner using everyday stuff like paper cups and paper clips, how the wind works and how we can harness it for energy. A great introduction on wind power to the middle school reader.