Young readers learn how they can create a greener, healthier world in this powerful nonfiction picture book from authors Diane Z. Shore and Jessica Alexander, with art by award-winning illustrator Wendell Minor.

This Is the Earth explores hundreds of years of changing landscapes and the positive and negative impacts humans have had on the environment. Even the smallest actions can help save the world, and this lyrical, rhyming read-aloud text shows how smart and simple everyday habits can protect the planet.

ISBN: 9780060555276
Imprint: HarperColl
On Sale: Feb 23, 2016
List price: $23.89
No of pages: 40
Trim Size: 10.300 in (w) x 10.400 in (h) x 0.340 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Science & Nature / Environment
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Recycling & Green Living
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Diane Z. Shore

Biography

Diane Z. Shore is an award-winning children’s author and read-aloud advocate. Her books have been translated into many languages. Diane loves to visit schools, and she travels across the US inspiring the most reluctant kids to read and the most hesitant students to write. She lives in Georgia with her husband and cat. You can visit her online at dianezshore.com.

Wendell Minor

Biography

Wendell Minor is nationally known for the artwork he has created for over sixty award-winning children’s books. His many collaborators include Jean Craighead George, Robert Burleigh, Buzz Aldrin, Tony Johnston, Nikki Grimes, Mary Higgins Clark, and, last but not least, his wife, Florence. He is also the author and illustrator of My Farm Friends.

Jessica Alexander

Biography

Diane Z. Shore and Jessica Alexander have collaborated on several children’s books, including This Is the Dream and This Is the Game. One thing they have learned while cowriting stories is that when people work together, great things can happen. Both authors live with their families in metro Atlanta, Georgia.

Young readers learn how they can create a greener, healthier world in this powerful nonfiction picture book from authors Diane Z. Shore and Jessica Alexander, with art by award-winning illustrator Wendell Minor.

This Is the Earth explores hundreds of years of changing landscapes and the positive and negative impacts humans have had on the environment. Even the smallest actions can help save the world, and this lyrical, rhyming read-aloud text shows how smart and simple everyday habits can protect the planet.

ISBN: 9780060555276
Imprint: HarperColl
On Sale: Feb 23, 2016
List price: $23.89
No of pages: 40
Trim Size: 10.300 in (w) x 10.400 in (h) x 0.340 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Science & Nature / Environment
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Recycling & Green Living
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Diane Z. Shore

Biography

Diane Z. Shore is an award-winning children’s author and read-aloud advocate. Her books have been translated into many languages. Diane loves to visit schools, and she travels across the US inspiring the most reluctant kids to read and the most hesitant students to write. She lives in Georgia with her husband and cat. You can visit her online at dianezshore.com.

Wendell Minor

Biography

Wendell Minor is nationally known for the artwork he has created for over sixty award-winning children’s books. His many collaborators include Jean Craighead George, Robert Burleigh, Buzz Aldrin, Tony Johnston, Nikki Grimes, Mary Higgins Clark, and, last but not least, his wife, Florence. He is also the author and illustrator of My Farm Friends.

Jessica Alexander

Biography

Diane Z. Shore and Jessica Alexander have collaborated on several children's books, including This Is the Dream and This Is the Game. One thing they have learned while cowriting stories is that when people work together, great things can happen. Both authors live with their families in metro Atlanta, Georgia.