Sidman, Joyce

"Poems addressed to the earth itself explore scientific concepts including plate tectonics, water cycles, and the creation of tides"--.

"Branches are all around us: in butterfly wings, on gecko toes, in flowers, frost, and mud. Whether as electricity moving across the sky or rivers flowing to the sea, branches are nature's most efficient way to spread and to connect. They are even found inside our own bodies, helping us reach and grow with each breath and heartbeat. Branches--strong, hopeful, beautiful--are the shape of life. How many can you find?"--Provided by publisher.

"With . . . concise and perceptive poems . . . captures the life of a tree frog . . . sidebars help bind the twin poems together and ground our perspective. We learn how treefrogs have sticky toe pads, how they still themselves when in danger, how they can change from green to gray to camouflage themselves - even how they eat their own skins, which is full of nutrients. The narrator's connection with this small creature brings solace, comfort, and a sense of mystery"--Provided by publisher.

Illustrations and simple text combine the senses of sight, sound, smell, and taste to describe the colors of the seasons.

"... invites readers to search their worlds for round objects in nature... shows why we love this shape best."--.

"Poems addressed to the earth itself explore scientific concepts including plate tectonics, water cycles, and the creation of tides"--Provided by publisher.

An illustrated exploration of various examples of spirals appearing in nature, looking at snail shells, flower petals, elephant tusks, crashing waves, and more.

A collection of poems that celebrate the wonder, mystery, and danger of the night and describes the many things that hide in the dark.

Illustrations and simple text combine the senses of sight, sound, smell, and taste to describe the colors of the seasons.

A collection of the poems about dogs is accompanied by essays by young people about the dogs in their lives.