"This lyrical picture book celebrates the beauty of nature while exploring the diverse landscapes of the National Parks across the United States of America. . . . Sixteen parks are highlighted, and the story follows a different child visiting each park and exploring the natural wonders of each location"--Provided by publisher.
"From allotment inspiration to nature prints, from harnessing patchwork concepts to recycling pieces of art, to the alchemy of found materials, this is a journey to find new creativity through our connection with the natural world"--OCLC.
Told in rhyming verse, a stone is considered from a variety of environmental and emotional perspectives, as it sits where it is, surrounded by grass, dirt, and water, an unchanging certainty in the world.
Examines the work of artist Maya Lin, designer of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., discussing how she is influenced by geologic phenomena and topography, and including photographs and drawings.
