Derting, Kimberly and Shellie R. Johannes. Wind and Water. Joelle Murray, Illus. I Can Read Series, Level 3: Vivi Loves Science. Greenwillow, 01/2023. 40pp. Reader. GRADES 1 – 3. $16.99. 978-0-06-311660-3. Paper $ 4.99. 978-0-06-311659-7. HIGH ADDITIONAL.
After seeing the changes resulting from a big overnight storm, Vivi explores the effects wind and water have on a beach. The ranger at the beach explains what happened, and her teacher provides more information, including a couple of demonstrations in front of the class. This subset of the I Can Read series helps expose readers to science topics. A Black girl and her family are the main characters, plus there is a multi-ethnic class. Derting and Johannes include two simple science experiments as part of the story, showing erosion via water and wind effects.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library