Earthshake: Poems from the Ground Up
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GLACIAL PACE Glacier, you are so dull so sluggish so chunky. Can't you speed it up --From Earthshake What sort of letters might Africa and South America have exchanged as they drifted apart What would be included in an obituary for a clam What's the recipe for granite And what kind of layer cake might the earth bake These twenty-two poems and stunning collage illustrations are imaginative, thought-provoking, astonishing, and FUNNY--and they make geology and earth science thrilling. Really. Includes endnotes with further information about the geology and earth science topics covered in the poems.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0060292652
ISBN13:9780060292652
Release Date:August 2003
Publisher:Greenwillow Books
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 10.5" x 9.3"
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Kindergarten to Grade 3
Customer Reviews
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What a book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I am SO impressed with this book. Each poem looks at geology (yes, geology) in a slightly different way and evokes a different perspective on tales that can be millions of years old. Peters' inventive word play depicts the movement of glaciers ... she dares them to get a speeding ticket. In "Instructions for the Earth's Dishwasher," the continental plates get warned, "Remember, if anything breaks, it's your fault." This book is sure to get heavy use in classrooms because of its approach to geology and the lively discussions that will follow. As examples of poetry, it'll be useful in all the grades, inspiring inventiveness and word play. Felstead's illustrations are right on the mark, adding to the energetic nature of the poetry, making use of predominant blues and greens to portray earthly elements. And what a terrific read-aloud at home: imagine the parent-child talks this will engender, making science a hot topic around the house. (It's fun for adults, too--all the better.) A must-have.
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