Overview : a new way of seeing Earth

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Title:

Overview : a new way of seeing Earth

Author:

Grant, Benjamin, author, photographer.

Markle, Sandra, author.

Summary:

A collection of satellite images of Earth.

Audience:

Age 8-12.

Grade 4 to 6.

General Note:

Includes index.

Edition:

Young explorer's edition.

Contents:

An amazing Earth. A planet of wonders -- A planet that is alive -- A planet of peril -- An amazing Earth and us. A planet that feeds us -- A planet that provides for us -- A planet we move around -- A planet we call home -- A planet we change -- A planet of marvels.

Physical Description:

149 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm

Subject Term:

Remote-sensing images -- Juvenile literature.

Photography in geography -- Juvenile literature.

Nature -- Effect of human beings on -- Juvenile literature.

Human geography -- Juvenile literature.

Global environmental change -- Juvenile literature.

Geographic Term:

Earth (Planet) -- Juvenile literature.

Author(s):

Markle, Sandra,

Publisher:

Crown Books for Young Readers,

Publication Date:

2019

ISBN:

9781984832023

Publication Information:

New York : Crown Books for Young Readers, [2019]

Call Number:

J 910.2 GRANT

Holds: Copies:

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Summary

Discover Earth as you've never seen it before, in this stunning and unique collection of satellite images that offer an unexpected look at our planet. A perfect gift for young National Geographic fans and atlas enthusiasts!

When astronauts look down at our planet and see its vibrant surface shining against the blackness of space, they experience the Overview Effect--a sense of awe, an awareness that everything is interconnected, and an overwhelming desire to take care of our one and only home.

Overview- Young Explorer's Edition , newly adapted for young readers from the adult book Overview , captures this sense of wonder and shares it with readers without having to leave the ground. Extraordinary aerial photographs reveal Earth's natural beauty and show the surprising, fascinating, and destructive ways humans have impacted our environment. This eye-opening visual journey will forever change the way we see our home planet.

Author Notes

Benjamin Grant is the author of Overview and the founder of Daily Overview on Instagram, from which the book takes its inspiration. His daily posts have both delighted and challenged his audience from around the globe since 2013. Benjamin graduated from Yale University, where he studied history and art history and rowed on the heavyweight crew team. He lives and rides his bike in San Francisco. You can follow along on Instagram at @dailyoverview, or learn more at dailyoverview.com.

Sandra Markle is the author of more than 200 children's books, which have won numerous awards, including Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book, IRA/CBC Children's Choice, NSTA/CBC Outstanding Trade Books for Children, NCTE Orbis Pictus Recommended, and ALA Notable Books for Children. She lives in Florida. You can follow her on Twitter @SANDRA_MARKLE or discover more at WRITE ON! SANDRA MARKLE http-//sandra-markle.blogspot.com.

Reviews (1)

Publisher's Weekly Review

Invoking the spirit of Earthrise, astronaut Bill Anders's epoch-marking photo of Earth from space, Grant's collection of breathtaking satellite photos offers a mind-altering shift in perspective adapted for young readers. Grouped by theme, the first section, "An Amazing Earth," focuses on the Earth's wonders, and the second, "An Amazing Earth and Us," reveals the dramatic impacts of human life on the planet. The crisp photos mesmerize (the ferocious froth of Niagara Falls) and sober (a patchwork marking relentless rainforest devastation in Brazil). Concise captions explain each image, and reiterate the idea of human responsibility: "With this new perspective comes understanding. I believe that if we come together and use this knowledge thoughtfully, we will create a better future for our one and only home." Ages 8--12. (Oct.)