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Book Synopsis: Unearth the glorious mysteries that lie beneath our feet with 15 fun and fact-filled poems about soil—what it is, how it's made, and who lives in it!
A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year
Named to the Texas Bluebonnet Master List
Spectacular vertical panoramas illustrating life underground accompany 15 funny, fascinating poems that explore dirt and the many creatures that make their homes underground. Spiders, earthworms, ants, chipmunks and more crawl across the pages, between stretching roots and buried stones.
Chipmunk, for such a little squirt; you sure do move a lot of dirt, you sure do dig your tunnels deep, you sure do find some nuts to keep, you sure do know your underground.
Chipmunk, you sure do get around.
This unique celebration of dirt— what makes it, what lives in it, and the many wonderful things the soil does to support life on our planet— is a whimsical, cleverly-illustrated pick for kids who love animals... or who just love playing in the mud. From the creators of And the Bullfrogs Sing, a Bank Street Best Book of the Year, this intriguing, uniquely charming nature book has been vetted by experts and includes an author's note with more information about all the featured creatures, as well as a bibliography.
An NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students
An NCTE Notable Poetry Book
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Are you ready to dive into a world unseen? Discover the wonders that lie beneath our feet with The Dirt Book: Poems About Animals That Live Beneath Our Feet. This book will take you on a fascinating journey through the soil, revealing its secrets and the incredible creatures that call it home.
With 15 fun and fact-filled poems, you'll learn all about what soil is, how it's made, and the amazing life forms that thrive in this underground kingdom. From earthworms to spiders, ants to chipmunks, the pages come alive with illustrations that capture the hidden beauty of these creatures.
Selected as a New York Public Library Best Book of the Year and named to the Texas Bluebonnet Master List, The Dirt Book is a must-have for young nature lovers and mud enthusiasts. It's a whimsical exploration of the wonders of dirt and the vital role it plays in supporting life on our planet.
But this book is not just entertaining, it's also educational. Voted as an NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students and an NCTE Notable Poetry Book, The Dirt Book combines the joy of reading with valuable learning experiences. It includes an author's note with additional information about the featured creatures and a bibliography for further exploration.
Don't miss out on this charming nature book that will spark curiosity and foster a love for the natural world. Order your copy of The Dirt Book: Poems About Animals That Live Beneath Our Feet today and embark on an adventure that will leave you in awe of the hidden world beneath us. Click here to get yours now!
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