Spectacular Science: a Book of Poems

Publisher Marketing: Spectacular Science shows that science is not a dry subject at all; rather it's a way of looking at the world. These poems, by poets both beloved and new, cover a wide array of topics, including tools of science, weather, seeds, animals, the processes of freezing, melting, and more. Full of questions and wonder, this terrific collection makes science accessible, intriguing, and fun. Review Citations: PW Notes and Reprints 07/22/2002 pg. 182 (EAN 9780689851209, Paperback) Publishers Weekly 07/22/2002 (EAN 9780689851209, Paperback) Booklist 07/01/1999 pg. 1948 (EAN 9780689812835, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 07/26/1999 pg. 91 (EAN 9780689812835, Hardcover) Ingram Children's Advance 07/01/1999 pg. 34 (EAN 9780689812835, Hardcover) Ingram Advance 08/01/1999 pg. 34 (EAN 9780689812835, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1999 pg. 150 (EAN 9780689812835, Hardcover) Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/2000 pg. 41 (EAN 9780689812835, Hardcover) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2001 pg. 321 (EAN 9780689812835, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2000 pg. 150 (EAN 9780689812835, Hardcover) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 453 (EAN 9780689812835, Hardcover) School Library Journal 09/01/1999 (EAN 9780689812835, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Hopkins, Lee Bennett LEE BENNETT HOPKINS is a distinguished poet, writer, and anthologist whose poetry collections include the highly acclaimed "Hand in Hand: An American History Through Poetry", illustrated by Peter Fiore, and "My America: A Poetry Atlas of the United States", and "America at War", both illustrated by Stephen Alcorn. Mr. Hopkins's numerous awards include the University of Southern Mississippi Medallion for "lasting contributions to children's literature" and both the Christopher Award and a Golden Kite Honor for his verse novel "Been to Yesterdays: Poems of a Life". He lives in Cape Coral, Florida. Contributor Bio:  Halstead, Virginia Rachel Coyne wrote "Daughter, Have I Told You?" in the hope that it would inspire young girls to feel courageous and able--like their mothers. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. This is her first book. Virginia Halstead is the illustrator of the poetry collection "Ten-Second Rainshowers," She lives in southern California with her husband. This is her first picture book.