The Voice of the Glacier & Volcano Watch 29-30

The Voice of the Glacier and other poems brings to life the raw power of natural forces through a lyrical and engaging collection. Using poetic devices like onomatopoeia, personification, and metaphor, the poems invite students to explore environmental themes while recognising factual information embedded within poetic forms. These literary elements are further enriched by different styles, including free verse, lyric, and narrative poetry. The companion text, Volcano Watch, explores the science of volcanoes-from their formation and impact on people to how volcanologists monitor and study them. With multiple text types, including interviews and explanatory passages, and rich visual elements like maps, captioned photos, and fact boxes, this title supports students in synthesising complex information across formats. The pairing of poetic imagination with scientific exploration offers a powerful interdisciplinary approach to understanding natural phenomena.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports analysis of poetic and scientific text structures.
• Enhances vocabulary through literary and technical terms.
• Develops skills in comparing creative and factual writing.
• Builds understanding of Earth science concepts and careers.

Classroom Ideas:

• Write a poem using personification about a natural disaster.
• Compare poem themes with factual information in Volcano Watch.
• Conduct a role-play interview with a volcanologist.
• Create a layered diagram showing volcanic layers and hotspots.

Safety & Information:

• Ages: 9-11
• Book size: 210mm x 180mm
• Printed with non-toxic ink; suitable for classroom reading