Wild and Wonderful!: Poems About the Natural World (Poetry Picture)

by TonyBradman (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2002

  $5.80

  This text presents a collection of original poetry which celebrates the World's wildlife in all its beauty and diversity with a particular nod to endangered species. Some poems are written from an animal's point of view, some form a child's and several poems explore threats to wildlife. From whales to big cats, polar bears, rhinos and the humble fox, these poems encompass a variety of poetic forms to refelct the diversity of the subject matter. This text could be used to combine natural history and the environment in the classroom for Foundation stage, National Curriculum Key Stage 1 and 2. The work also includes specially commissioned poems from poets including: Gerard Benson, Judith Nicholls and Helen Dunmore.