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African Acrostics: A Word in Edgeways
African Acrostics: A Word in Edgeways | Avis Harley
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"This belongs in every collection -- for the poetry, for the photographs, for the information." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Illustrated with gorgeous full-color photographs, this collection sends poetry buffs and animal lovers on an armchair safari they'll never forget. Spot the elusive double acrostic (in which the first and last letters of each line spell a message), the cross acrostic (in which the message is read diagonally), and the multiple acrostic (you have to see it to believe it)-- not to mention lions, zebras, crocodiles, hippos, and elephants. Oh, my! Back matter includes information about acrostics, nature notes, and a photographer's note.
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What
Interest have zebras in
Leather tethers or
Dusty saddles?

Since only
The wind
Reins
In their
Power, and sun so
Easily
Straddles.

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This book also features pictures of wildlife scenes from Africa to accompany the poems.

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A book of acrostic poems about African animals/nature. This would be a good introduction or reference to this form of poetry. It may engage students who have a previous interest in animals!