Ages 12+

YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION

176 PAGES

TRADE PAPERBACK, $11.95

PUBLICATION DATE: MAY 2018

ISBN: 9781943431335

An unlikely pairing—science and poetry—join forces in this beautiful, instructive collection

A collection of poems that illuminates the practice and findings of science, how scientists think and work, and how humans respond to what they learn with the tools of science. With a variety of poetic forms from ancient to modern and broad coverage of science topics, this book offers a wide range of opportunities for students to appreciate, analyze, and respond to these poems with creative work of their own. Online resources are available to support the book at www.tumblehomelearning.com/poetryideas.

Author Biography

Penny (Pendred) Noyce is the author of 12 books for young people, a retired doctor, and advocate for STEM education. Katie Coppens is a sixth-grade teacher and author of Geology Is A Piece of Cake and a book on creative writing in the science classroom. For this project, they brought together an editorial team of teachers, poets, and students to gather over 80 exciting science poems.