A gift of dust : how Saharan plumes feed the planet / Martha Brockenbrough ; illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal.
"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. 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"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593428429
- ISBN: 0593428420
- ISBN: 9780593428436
- ISBN: 0593428439
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 4-8. Alfred A. Knopf BFYR. Grades 2-3. Alfred A. Knopf BFYR. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Dust > Sahara > Juvenile literature. Mineral dusts > Juvenile literature. Sahara > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Picture books. |
Available copies
- 12 of 22 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
Holds
- 2 current holds with 22 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Library | J 551.37 BRO (Text) | 30229101391562 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"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. 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"--
