Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author, Today co-host, and meteorologist Dylan Dreyer brings her beloved character Misty the Cloud to Step into Reading! Learn all about how wind forms in this Step 2 leveled reader. This follow-up to the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestseller is the perfect addition to Step into Reading! When Misty and her friends head to the Sea Breeze Carnival, they ride the rides, pose for photos, and play their favorite games. Best of all, they enjoy the updraft, which is created by warm and cool air colliding. Nothing like a summer wind at the beach! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.