Earthdance Contributor(s): Ryder, Joanne (Author), Gorbaty, Norman (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0805062319 ISBN-13: 9780805062311 Publisher: Square Fish OUR PRICE: $9.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 1999 Annotation: In dynamic words and dramatic pictures, Earthdance invites young readers to become not just a part of the earth, but Earth itself--standing tall in space, carrying mountains and rivers on its back, housing insects, animals, and people. Through the lyrical poetry of its text and the vibrancy of its stunning illustrations, Earthdance brings passion to its subject. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Stories In Verse (see Also Poetry) - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - General - Juvenile Fiction | Science & Nature - General |
Dewey: 811.54 |
Lexile Measure: 610 |
Physical Information: 0.13" H x 8.94" W x 12.01" (0.41 lbs) 32 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 44406 Reading Level: 3.5 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In the children's picture book Earthdance, Joanne Ryder's lyrical poetry and Norman Gorbaty's colorful art invites young readers to become not just part of the earth, but Earth itself. Told from the perspective of the planet Earth, this inventive and imaginative illustrated poem takes you on a tour of the world's environments from oceans and mountains to grasslands and glaciers where you'll meet a variety of people and animals who not only call Earth home but understand they are also of the Earth. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ryder, Joanne: - Joanne Ryder has written more than forty books for young readers, including Earthdance and Panda Kindergarten. Ms. Ryder lives with her husband in San Francisco, California. Gorbaty, Norman: -Norman Gorbaty lives in New York City with his wife, Joy. |