Book
The tree that time built : a celebration of nature, science, and imagination / selected by Mary Ann Hoberman and Linda Winston ; [illustrations by Barbara Fortin]. --
Record details
- ISBN: 1402225172 (ha., s.r.)
- ISBN: 9781402225178 (ha., s.r.)
- Physical Description: 209 p. : ill. + 1 sound disc (39 min.)
- Publisher: Napperville, Ill. : Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, c2009.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Accompanying compact disc contains readings by various people, including some poets, of 44 poems. Many of the poems in this collection were not originally written for children, but they have been selected to be enjoyed by children. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 180), Internet addresses (p. 181) and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 24.79 |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | J 808.81936 Tree | 31681002058147 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Celebrates the world of nature and science, with a focus on the Earth's origins and the need to protect and preserve the environment. - Baker & Taylor
A rich, moving anthology of poetry selected by the Children's Poet Laureate that showcases more than 100 poems celebrating the wonders of the natural world and encouraging environmental awareness; the collection also includes an exclusive audio CD of many of the poets reading their own work. - Sourcebooks Inc.
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. - Sourcebooks Inc.
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.
Including dynamic introductions to nine sections of poems, plus brief introductions to many individual poems, this collection reaches out to young people and stimulates their innate curiosity and idealism. This rich collection showcases a wide range of poets, including:
- Theodore Roethke
- Dylan Thomas
- Carl Sandburg
- Douglas Florian
- Jeff Moss
- Jack Prelutsky
- Mary Ann Hoberman
