Earth Verse: Haiku from the Ground Up

Earth Verse: Haiku from the Ground UpRocks, fossils, earthquakes. Seventeen short syllables? Earth Science haiku In a stunning combination of haiku and impressionistic (but accurate) art, this one of a kind book encourages readers to think playfully about our planet and its wondrous processes. Sibert Medal winning author Sally M. Walker covers Earth's many marvels fossilized skeletons of plants and animals, terrific volcanic eruptions, the never ending hydrologic cycle in sometimes

Rocks, fossils, earthquakes.
Seventeen short syllables?
Earth Science haiku

In a stunning combination of haiku and impressionistic (but accurate) art, this one-of-a-kind book encourages readers to think playfully about our planet and its wondrous processes. Sibert Medal-winning author Sally M. Walker covers Earth's many marvels -- fossilized skeletons of plants and animals, terrific volcanic eruptions, the never-ending hydrologic cycle -- in sometimes straightforward, sometimes metaphoric three-line haikus. Expertly drawn art by William Grill, author-illustrator of Shackleton's Journey, provides a visual reference for each poem. In clear and creative back matter, Walker and Grill further use their skills to provide additional detailed explanations for the science behind each concept. A unique, artistic intersection of poetry and science, Earth Verse is sure to enthrall any and all readers interested in the world around them.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 02/13/2018
ISBN: 9780763675127
Pages: 48
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 10.80h x 9.20w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2017
Booklist 12/01/2017 pg. 45
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2018 pg. 94
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2018
School Library Journal 04/01/2018 pg. 157
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2018 - Superior,Well Above Average