Earth Verse: Haiku from the Ground Up (Earth Verse #1)
by Sally M Walker (Author) William Grill (Illustrator)
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.
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Gr 5-8—Poetry meets science in haiku on Earth's geological makeup and seismic activity. Topics include fossils, earthquakes, glaciers, groundwater, minerals, volcanoes, and more. ("Molten magma stew/bubbles out of its hot pot, /chills into hard rock.") The compact poems are accompanied by Grill's broad impressionistic landscapes done in colored pencil and a soft palette of blues, reds, grays, and yellows. Some are full-spread scenes with small indistinct human or animals and other times, spot art accompanies the poems. This is an understated collection that may not initially garner much attention; however, there are numerous uses for this book in classrooms and programs, inviting observation, discussion, and even creative expression from students. Some of the references will be vague or confusing to children, but others are more apparent. Short closing essays define and describe some of the subjects and work as brief introductions. The book concludes with a nicely varied list of children's titles for further reading. VERDICT A quiet but valuable addition to STEM-related poetry collections, hand to teachers and curious students.—Margaret Bush, Simmons College, Boston
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—Kirkus Reviews The combination of Walker's tiny jewels of poetry and Grill's oversize pictures will draw children into contemplating the natural wonders of the world.
—Horn Book A lovely melding of science and art, perfectly positioned for our age of STEAM.
—Booklist Online The noted nonfiction writer turns from prose to poetry here in nearly thirty haiku about the planet Earth...The verses could...pique the interest of young scientists.
—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
JNF042000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Poetry | General
JNF051080 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Earth Sciences - General
Poetry
Haiku
Earth sciences
Surface
Earth (Planet)
Internal structure
