Awesome Earth
Concrete Poems Celebrate Caves, Canyons, and Other Fascinating Landforms
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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.
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"This rocks." -- Kirkus Reviews
"An excellent introduction to our awesome planet for novice geographers and poets alike."
-- School Library Journal (starred review)
"The poems are exceptional...truly a poetry-geography STEM gem!" -- Heidi Bee Roemer, author of Peekity Boo, What YOU Can Do and host of S.T.E.A.M. Powered Poetry
(Flicker Flash) "A vivid fusion of ingenious concrete poetry and boldly colored graphics that celebrate the many shapes and forms of light. This one dazzles." -- School Library Journal (starred review)
(Splish Splash) "A colorful collection of poems about water and the particular ways children may come in contact with it -- from ocean waves; to rain, hail, and dew; to steam and ice. . . . An enjoyable introduction to poetry that will also be a boon to teachers taking a whole-language approach to science units. A fun and useful purchase." -- School Library Journal (starred review)
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