Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Joanna Cotler Books (1979), Edition: 1st, 32 pages
Description
A child takes an imaginary 8,000-mile journey through the earth and discovers what's inside.
User reviews
LibraryThing member labbit440
Charming and adorable. Great tongue-in-cheek/suspension-of-disbelief children's nature writing. In a completely fantastical vein, this book manages to cover a lot of geology. At the risk of sounding cliche, it's fun for all ages.
LibraryThing member Merryann
This book is a gem. It's matter-of-fact style exists perfectly with Marc Simont's upbeat illustrations. This is one of my all-time favorite books to enjoy by myself or to read aloud to others.
LibraryThing member jbarr5
How to dig a hole to the other side of the world by Faith McNulty
Describes in detail what each layer of dirt/clay is til you get to the very bottom.
Great audio book and I can imagine what the pages would look like. Especailly like the layer where gems are found.
and shells...tells you what to expect
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
Describes in detail what each layer of dirt/clay is til you get to the very bottom.
Great audio book and I can imagine what the pages would look like. Especailly like the layer where gems are found.
and shells...tells you what to expect
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when you reach the end.I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
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LibraryThing member Cheryl_in_CC_NV
Not only is it a lively tale of a hypothetical adventure, not only is it good science, not only is it not dated but rather reads as if it's new, but the writing style is almost poetic - it's got a bewitching cadence, with sentences of various lengths to match the progress through each section of
McNulty knows that adults will appreciate how much of a pleasure it is to read aloud. And she & Simont know kids - the picture of the fire-proof submarine gives as much attention to lemonade and seat belt as it does to drill bit. Wonderful book for all children, parents, and those young-at-heart. 4.5 stars.
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the underground.McNulty knows that adults will appreciate how much of a pleasure it is to read aloud. And she & Simont know kids - the picture of the fire-proof submarine gives as much attention to lemonade and seat belt as it does to drill bit. Wonderful book for all children, parents, and those young-at-heart. 4.5 stars.
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LibraryThing member wichitafriendsschool
A fun account of a child’s imaginary 8,000-mile journey through the earth to discover what’s inside. Facts about the composition of the earth are conveyed painlessly and memorably.
Subjects
Awards
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award (Nominee — 1982)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
32 p.; 7 x 0.7 inches
ISBN
0060241470 / 9780060241476