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As An Oak Tree Grows
G. Brian Karas
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Description for As An Oak Tree Grows
Hardcover. An inventive book that relays history from a unique perspective, showing how much the world can transform from a single vantage point. It lets readers watch as populations shift and the landscape transitions from country to city. It is suitable for budding historians and nature enthusiasts alike. It also includes a fact-filled poster. Num Pages: 32 pages, full colour illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: YBC. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 301 x 262 x 10. Weight in Grams: 590.
This inventive book relays history from a unique perspective, showing how much the world can transform from a single vantage point. This fascinating framing device lets readers watch as populations shift and the landscape transitions from country to city. While methods of transportation, communication and energy use progress rapidly, other things hardly seem to change at all. Perfect for budding historians and nature enthusiasts alike, the time-lapse quality of the detail-packed illustrations encourage readers to pore over each spread to spot the changes that come with each new era. A fact-filled poster is included to add to the fun.
This inventive book relays history from a unique perspective, showing how much the world can transform from a single vantage point. This fascinating framing device lets readers watch as populations shift and the landscape transitions from country to city. While methods of transportation, communication and energy use progress rapidly, other things hardly seem to change at all. Perfect for budding historians and nature enthusiasts alike, the time-lapse quality of the detail-packed illustrations encourage readers to pore over each spread to spot the changes that come with each new era. A fact-filled poster is included to add to the fun.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Nancy Paulsen Books
Condition
New
Number of Pages
32
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780399252334
SKU
V9780399252334
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About G. Brian Karas
G. Brian Karas (www.gbriankaras.com) is the popular author and illustrator of numerous picture books, including On Earth and Atlantic (both ALA Notable Books). He lives in New York's Hudson Valley.
Reviews for As An Oak Tree Grows
“Engaging tale of transformation and constancy. . . . [Invites] comparisons between elements in each spread and their more modern counterparts that follow. . . . A rapidly modernizing society, the resultant impact on the environment, and the constant, observant presence of nature are themes readers can start to grasp with this book. More simply, it’s a charming cycle-of-life story ... Read more