Awesome Earth

Concrete Poems Celebrate Caves, Canyons, and Other Fascinating Landforms

By Joan Bransfield Graham Illustrated by Tania Garcia

$19.99

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,...

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 additio... Read More

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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,...

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 additio... Read More

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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.

Details
  • Pages: 40
  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Imprint: Clarion Books
  • Publication Date: 18th February 2025
  • Trim Size: 9 x 9 in
  • Illustration Note: f/c
  • ISBN: 9780358396048
Reviews

"This rocks." — Kirkus Reviews

"An excellent introduction to our awesome planet for novice geographers and poets alike."

School Library Journal

"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)

Author Bio

Joan Bransfield Graham is an award-winning children’s poet whose books Splish Splash and Flicker Flash—shape poems about water and light—inspire students to write their own poetry. Both books were School Library Journal Best Books of the Year and NCTE Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts, among many other honors. A former teacher, an avid photographer, and a world traveler, Joan lives near Los Angeles, California.

Tania García is an illustrator and designer from Barcelona. After working in interior design, she realized that she was most passionate about drawing, so she became a self-taught illustrator. Color is her obsession, and she’s always experimenting with new palettes. Tania gets inspiration from nature, friends, day-to-day situations, and everything that makes her feel joyful. Awesome Earth is her sixth picture book.

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.

  • Pages: 40
  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Imprint: Clarion Books
  • Publication Date: 18th February 2025
  • Trim Size: 9 x 9 in
  • Illustrations Note: f/c
  • ISBN: 9780358396048

"This rocks." — Kirkus Reviews

"An excellent introduction to our awesome planet for novice geographers and poets alike."

School Library Journal

"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)

Joan Bransfield Graham is an award-winning children’s poet whose books Splish Splash and Flicker Flash—shape poems about water and light—inspire students to write their own poetry. Both books were School Library Journal Best Books of the Year and NCTE Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts, among many other honors. A former teacher, an avid photographer, and a world traveler, Joan lives near Los Angeles, California.

Tania García is an illustrator and designer from Barcelona. After working in interior design, she realized that she was most passionate about drawing, so she became a self-taught illustrator. Color is her obsession, and she’s always experimenting with new palettes. Tania gets inspiration from nature, friends, day-to-day situations, and everything that makes her feel joyful. Awesome Earth is her sixth picture book.