Earth Verse Haiku from the Ground Up Author:Sally M. Walker Rocks, fossils, earthquakes. — Seventeen short syllables? — Earth Science haiku! — In a stunning combination of haiku and impressionistic (but accurate) art, this one-of-a-kind book encourages readers to think playfully about our planet and its wondrous processes. Sibert Medal?winning author Sally M. Walker covers Earth?s many marvels ? fossilized ... more »skeletons of plants and animals, terrific volcanic eruptions, the never-ending hydrologic cycle ? in sometimes straightforward, sometimes metaphoric three-line haikus. Expertly drawn art by William Grill, author-illustrator of Shackleton?s Journey, provides a visual reference for each poem. In clear and creative back matter, Walker and Grill further use their skills to provide additional detailed explanations for the science behind each concept. A unique, artistic intersection of poetry and science, Earth Verse is sure to enthrall any and all readers interested in the world around them.« less