{"product_id":"earth-verse-haiku-from-the-ground-up-9780763675127","title":"Earth Verse: Haiku from the Ground Up","description":"\u003cb\u003eRocks, fossils, earthquakes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeventeen short syllables?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarth Science haiku \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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 \u003ci\u003eShackleton's Journey, \u003c\/i\u003eprovides 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, \u003ci\u003eEarth Verse\u003c\/i\u003e is sure to enthrall any and all readers interested in the world around them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Candlewick Press (MA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/13\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780763675127\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.80h x 9.20w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2017 pg. 45\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2018 pg. 94\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2018 pg. 157\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2018 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sally M. Walker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36642201108636,"sku":"9780763675127","price":15.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_4e8868a1-de3d-4370-8e8d-f77b59b87956.jpg?v=1603854565","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/earth-verse-haiku-from-the-ground-up-9780763675127","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}