{"product_id":"the-dirt-book-poems-about-animals-that-live-beneath-our-feet-paperback","title":"The Dirt Book: Poems about Animals That Live Beneath Our Feet - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid L. Harrison\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKate Cosgrove\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 fun and fact-filled poems about soil--what makes it and who lives in it! This book unearths some of the glorious mysteries that lie beneath our feet! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA New York Public Library Best Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpectacular 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eChipmunk, for such a little squirt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eyou sure do move a lot of dirt, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eyou sure do dig your tunnels deep, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eyou sure do find some nuts to keep, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eyou sure do know your underground.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChipmunk, you sure do get around.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the creators of \u003ci\u003eAnd the Bullfrogs Sing\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn NCTE Notable Poetry Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid L. Harrison's books have received state awards in Kansas, Missouri, Michigan, Arizona, South Dakota, Indiana, Texas, Kentucky, and Virginia. Awards also include IRA\/CBC Children's Choices, NCTE Notable Poetry Books, and Bank Street College Best Books. The David Harrison Elementary School in Springfield, Missouri, is named in his honor. David lives in Springfield, Missouri. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKate Cosgrove has received many awards and honors for her artwork, including a 2018 Highlights Foundation Scholarship. Kate's debut as a picture book illustrator was \u003ci\u003eAnd the Bullfrogs Sing, \u003c\/i\u003e also written by David L. Harrison at Holiday House. She lives in Lansing, Michigan.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 10.8 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 31, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dirt Book: Poems about Animals That Live Beneath Our Feet\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47389701243058,"sku":"9780823453269","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/34bf3ae96e942ee20580e1c515076111.webp?v=1777931103","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-dirt-book-poems-about-animals-that-live-beneath-our-feet-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}