Synopses & Reviews
The seventh book in the Earthworks series offers a fascinating introduction to icy caps that have changed the face of our planet. Glaciers are powerful forces of naturetremendous sheets of ice that can weigh millions of tons, crush boulders, and flatten forests. Some slide down to meet the sea, break off, and form icebergs. Greenland, home to the largest glacier on earth, forms more than 40,000 icebergs each year, including the infamous one that sunk the Titanic. A lively look at one of the earth's remarkable phenomena.
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"The text reads like clear, informational prose. . . . A solid choice for science collections, the book concludes with an information-packed author's note and a brief list of recommended books." --Booklist
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"Attractively illustrated and clearly written." --Science Books and Films
Synopsis
An exciting look at one of the earth's most extraordinary forces of nature reveals how glaciers--enormous and destructive sheets of ice--have impacted our planet.
About the Author
David L. Harrison is the author of more than 70 books that have sold over 15 million copies. Pirates, also illustrated by Dan Burr, was placed on the Texas Bluebonnet Award 2010-2011 Master List. Harrison is the recipient of many awards, including the Christopher Award and the Missouri Librarian Association Literacy Award for the body of his work. He lives in Springfield, Missouri.Cheryl has worked as an art director and a designer. She has illustrated a number of nature books for children. Her art has won recognition from the Society of Illustrators.