Turn offthe television，log off the computer，and take a moment to appreciate（欣赏）the wonderful world around you—one that is brought to life in Earth ＆You，the first in a series of books exploring our connection to the world aroundus．Listen carefully，and you can feel the gentle，constant（不变的）rhythm（节奏）of life．From the calm surface of a rural（乡村的）lake to the towering cliffs of a tall mountain，from the sweet songs of wood land birds to the swaying landscape（风景）of the grassland prairies（草原），the Earth is truly a magical place．The beautiful paintings and poems invite you to explore the larger community of life and celebrate the natural wonder of the world，teaching us invaluable lessons along the way，such as：
The Earth is in you，the Earth is in me，
The Earth is in every flower and tree，
On the silent land，in the raging sea，
In animals and humanity．
from Children's Digest
