By Benjamin Grant with Sandra Markle
Crown Books for Young Readers, 2019. Informational.
Crown Books for Young Readers, 2019. Informational.
Overview is a jaw-dropping nonfiction book featuring aerial photographs of our intensely varied planet. Places I have never even heard of before are captured from above, showing spectacular colors, textures, patterns and shapes at a scope and scale that is amazing to comprehend. This book contains a fascinating blend of what is man made and what is naturally occurring, emphasizing in many different ways the relationship between Earth and the humans who live here. Back matter describes how these satellite images were taken and front matter describes why: Overview is a chance to look at the Earth differently. From algae blooms to mining sites, rain forests to roadways, this book provides a dual perspective of what our planet provides us and how we impact our planet, encouraging awe and appreciation and stewardship.
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