Awesome Earth

Autorentext

Joan Bransfield Graham is an award-winning children's poet whose books Splish Splash and Flicker Flash--shape poems about water and light--inspire students to write their own poetry. Both books were School Library Journal Best Books of the Year and NCTE Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts, among many other honors. A former teacher, an avid photographer, and a world traveler, Joan lives near Los Angeles, California.

Klappentext

Concrete poems illustrate how our Earth slowly took shape.

Zusammenfassung

Fun, accessible concrete poems and bold, vibrant artwork celebrate the many shapes and forms of our planet Earth. Perfect for National Poetry Month and Earth Day!

The Earth’s crust shakes, water swells, lava flows, and glaciers advance. In this ingenious picture book, the landforms created by Earth's powerful forces are examined through compelling concrete poetry. From canyons to volcanos, archipelagoes to hoodoos, take a tour of the many fascinating forms and features of our awesome planet.

Rich back matter includes more about landforms, a glossary, and additional resources for readers, caregivers, and educators.