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Volcano Wakes Up!
Playful, kid-friendlypoems from five alternating points of view explore the volcanic process and its effect on the surrounding land, flora, and fauna.From the lava crickets to the ferns, everyone has something to say about it! Follow one day--from sunrise to moonrise--on the slopes of a young, about-to-shout volcano.
Science-loving kids will get a kick out of this fun look...more
Science-loving kids will get a kick out of this fun look...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
March 30th 2010
by Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
(first published 2010)
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A short book of poems, repeating over the course of a day, with each element (the volcano, the cricket, the sun and moon, and the road signs) having its own unique format and style. It's an interesting way to see the volcanic eruptions from different perspectives. And the author's notes at the back are very informative and shed light on the meanings behind some of the verse. Our girls liked to read the times of the day, written as the first letter of each line in the sun and moon sections.
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This book of poems follows a day on a an imaginary Hawaiian volcano. All of the creatures on the volcano know that something is about to happen, from the lava flow crickets to the ferns. Even the sun and the volcano itself have poems from their perspective. Young readers will enjoy the tension as it mounts towards the eruption and then the drama and intensity of the eruption itself.
Peter’s poetry ranges through a variety of different styles in the book. Each different voice has its own poetic f...more
Peter’s poetry ranges through a variety of different styles in the book. Each different voice has its own poetic f...more
This book does a great job integrating science and poetry. The story follows the perspective of the environment which is interesting for students to read about. The illustrations are engaging and beautiful, and because it involves volcanoes, most children would find it fascinating!
This would be a great story to use before doing a science lesson on landforms and land features, and volcanoes. Great for grades K-2nd.
This would be a great story to use before doing a science lesson on landforms and land features, and volcanoes. Great for grades K-2nd.
This unique book offers dynamic, fact-filled poems from five points of view. We learn how critters such as ferms and lava crickets experience an eruption, adn alos hear from a roadway and the sun/moon--as well as the volcano itself. Creative and engaging, this book provides a fresh and fascinating look at volcanoes and the effect of their activity on the surrounding wildlife and landscape.
I pretty much have to pick up anything Steve Jenkins touches ... love his collage art! Would love to see/touch some of the works in progress. Will have to make do with looking at the different textures.
I liked many of the poems in this book. I think the construction signs were my favorite. "Darn! This active volcano is always under construction."
I liked many of the poems in this book. I think the construction signs were my favorite. "Darn! This active volcano is always under construction."
The fabulous as ever art by Steve Jenkins makes me give this book a 3 rather than a 2. And it may help hold the attention of younger children who will be indifferent to the text.
This book would be great to read when discussing land forms. This book is unique because of the poetry integrated throughout.
A picture book format of poetry books about volcanoes in Hawaii.
May 09, 2012
Horace Mann Family Reading Challenge
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This book tells a poem about a volcano about to erupt. J.R.
Playful poems from five alternating viewpoints tell the story of an exciting day--from sunrise to moonrise--on a young, about-to-shout volcano."--Dust jacket flap. www.hcpl.net
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