"This picture book poetically explores the many things water can be--from home maker and ship breaker to cloud fluffer and fire snuffer. Backmatter provides additional explanations"--Provided by publisher.
Presents advice and ideas for young poets on improving their poetry. Discusses how published poets got published in the first place and discusses the habits and writing styles they developed along their road to publication.
Introduces tropical rain forests including their layers, weather, plants, and animals. Describes threats to the rain forest and includes a diorama project.
"Introduces and defines essential elements of writing poetry accompanied by compelling writing prompts for practicing new skills. Real-life author bios and excerpts enhance skills and understanding"--.
Simple text and color photographs illustrate the many colors of the ocean from from blue water and pink coral, to orange fish and brown eels. Includes a glossary and sources of more information.
Explains what materials make up planet Earth and includes the lyrics to a song that can help children remember the information presented, sung to the tune of "Home on the Range.".
