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The Tree That Time Built: A Celebration of Nature, Science, and Imagination

by Mary Ann Hoberman, Barbara Fortin, Linda Winston   |  Ages 9-12
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The Tree That Time Built: A Celebration of Nature, Science, and Imagination
The Tree That Time Built: A Celebration of Nature, Science, and Imagination

Celebrating nature through poetic imagination and awareness.

If you're drawn to the lyrical beauty of nature and the fascinating world of science, 'The Tree That Time Built' is a treasure trove waiting for you. It's not just a book but an experience, enriched with voices of the poets themselves on an audio CD. It promises to awaken your environmental consciousness while immersing you in the artful expressions of evolution and the natural realm. A true feast for the young idealist eager to connect with the outdoors through the magic of poetry.

  • CYBILS Award Nominee for Poetry (2009)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Tree That Time Built: A Celebration of Nature, Science, and Imagination

by Mary Ann Hoberman, Barbara Fortin, Linda Winston   |  Ages 9-12
$14.90
Compare to estimated retail price: S$31.33  

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ISBN: 9781402225178
Authors: Mary Ann Hoberman, Barbara Fortin, Linda Winston
Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Date of Publication: 2009-10-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Picture Books, Young Readers
Related Topics: Animals, Nature, Emotion
Goodreads rating: 4.14
(rated by 167 readers)

Description

A poetry celebration of nature, science, the environment, and the wonder of it all, from the Children's Poet Laureate. The Tree That Time Built is a moving anthology of more than 100 poems celebrating the wonders of the natural world and encouraging environmental awareness. With a focus on the outdoors, this collection taps into today's environmental movement and also presents wonders of nature and science, most especially Darwin's theory of evolution, from which this collection gains its name. Included is an exclusive audio CD of many of the poets reading their own work. This rich collection showcases a wide range of poets, including: Theodore Roethke, Dylan Thomas, Carl Sandburg, Douglas Florian, Jeff Moss, Jack Prelutsky, and Mary Ann Hoberman.
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Celebrating nature through poetic imagination and awareness.

If you're drawn to the lyrical beauty of nature and the fascinating world of science, 'The Tree That Time Built' is a treasure trove waiting for you. It's not just a book but an experience, enriched with voices of the poets themselves on an audio CD. It promises to awaken your environmental consciousness while immersing you in the artful expressions of evolution and the natural realm. A true feast for the young idealist eager to connect with the outdoors through the magic of poetry.

  • CYBILS Award Nominee for Poetry (2009)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.