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A Gift of Dust: How Saharan Plumes Feed the Planet

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$12.79 $19.99 In stock

Category: Picture Books

From two award-winning creators comes a picture book that reveals the hidden wonders of how Saharan Dust impacts the world: from slowing a hurricane to nourishing a rainforest.

A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR


This dust . . .
of what lived once
sustains what lives today
and what will be born . . .
tomorrow.

An ancient catfish becomes a fossil, and as the lake where it lived dries up, the fossil turns to dust--but this isn't ordinary dust. This dust begins in Chad, West Africa, but winds carry it across the continent, over the Atlantic ocean, to nourish and replenish the Amazon rain forest and beyond. 

A Gift of Dust takes readers on a journey that shows just how interconnected our planet is, and how something so small can have such a huge impact. With lyrical, awe-inspiring verse based in fact, and stunning art from a Caldecott honoree, this is a story for our times.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Carter N. ★★★★★

My kids were fascinated by the double-gatefold spread showing the dust plume crossing the Atlantic, and the science about slowing hurricanes actually stuck with them. It's rare to find a picture book that's this beautiful and educational without feeling preachy.

Avery E. ★★★★★

The explanation about dust actually slowing down hurricanes is fascinating—I never knew that! My kids were glued to the pages, asking questions about the rainforest connection.

Henry U. ★★★★★

The illustration of dust feeding a rainforest is stunningly detailed; I never thought something so dry could feel so alive. Perfect for bedtime—my child asks “one more page” every time.