The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
half_bloodreader's review
 I had to open my mind to the possibilities.
Notes:
The Earth Kingdom and its Philosophy
The people of the Earth Kingdom are proud and strong and adhere to a philosophy of peaceful coexistence and cooperation with the other nations of the world. Earthbenders use their abilities for defense and industry and have fiercely defended their cities against attacks by the Fire Nation.
The Earth Kingdom insignia represents the many layers of deep rock and coal that Earthbenders manipulate and use to run their great cities, and the depth of their commitment to a peaceful and productive way of life.
The nation's dominant season is spring. Many living things are reborn, the most Earthbenders are born, Earthbenders are the strongest during this time.
Earthbending uses techniques taken from the Hung Gar style of kung fu. Like this ancient martial arts discipline, Earthbending is known for its strong stances rooted in the ground. Hung Gar Kung Fu is based on the movements of animals, including the tiger, which Earthbenders use when initiating hard blows, and the crane, which Earthbenders use to land gently back on the Earth.
Earthbending Techniques
Earthbenders use many techniques during combat or construction.
They can strike the ground with their hands or feet, causing small tremors or earthquakes.
They can stomp the ground hard, causing a boulder to form and spring up, which they then kick toward an opponent.
They can also bend the Earth in order to catapult themselves into the air, and then soften the Earth to cushion their landings. They can open cracks in the ground to swallow up an opponent, raise slabs of stone from the Earth to use as defensive walls (these are especially good at blocking fire), and levitate stones to propel them at opponents.
Earthbenders can also magnetize their limbs to stone, allowing them to climb sheer walls or cliffs.
An Earthbenders has 85 jings, or choices of how to direct their energy. Of these, the neutral Jing - listening and waiting for the right moment to strike - is the most important. The highest level Earthbenders can change Solid Ground into quicksand to entrap approaching enemies.
Weakness
Inability to manipulate metal. The Fire Nation has exploited this weakness by attempting to surround Earthbenders with metal armor, ships, and forts
Toph wants to chat xD
Group Earthbending movesÂ
They can combine their power using group movements to create a massive wall or huge boulder from many small pieces of coal, which can then be propelled toward an entire Squadron of enemy troops. One Earthbender can lift a steady stream of small pieces of coal into the air, while another shoots the rocks forward at an enemy. They can also manipulate the coal into a large flat disc, which can scoop up and carry away enemies.
The Earth Kingdom and its Philosophy
The people of the Earth Kingdom are proud and strong and adhere to a philosophy of peaceful coexistence and cooperation with the other nations of the world. Earthbenders use their abilities for defense and industry and have fiercely defended their cities against attacks by the Fire Nation.
The Earth Kingdom insignia represents the many layers of deep rock and coal that Earthbenders manipulate and use to run their great cities, and the depth of their commitment to a peaceful and productive way of life.
The nation's dominant season is spring. Many living things are reborn, the most Earthbenders are born, Earthbenders are the strongest during this time.
Earthbending uses techniques taken from the Hung Gar style of kung fu. Like this ancient martial arts discipline, Earthbending is known for its strong stances rooted in the ground. Hung Gar Kung Fu is based on the movements of animals, including the tiger, which Earthbenders use when initiating hard blows, and the crane, which Earthbenders use to land gently back on the Earth.
Earthbending Techniques
Earthbenders use many techniques during combat or construction.
They can strike the ground with their hands or feet, causing small tremors or earthquakes.
They can stomp the ground hard, causing a boulder to form and spring up, which they then kick toward an opponent.
They can also bend the Earth in order to catapult themselves into the air, and then soften the Earth to cushion their landings. They can open cracks in the ground to swallow up an opponent, raise slabs of stone from the Earth to use as defensive walls (these are especially good at blocking fire), and levitate stones to propel them at opponents.
Earthbenders can also magnetize their limbs to stone, allowing them to climb sheer walls or cliffs.
An Earthbenders has 85 jings, or choices of how to direct their energy. Of these, the neutral Jing - listening and waiting for the right moment to strike - is the most important. The highest level Earthbenders can change Solid Ground into quicksand to entrap approaching enemies.
Weakness
Inability to manipulate metal. The Fire Nation has exploited this weakness by attempting to surround Earthbenders with metal armor, ships, and forts
Toph wants to chat xD
Group Earthbending movesÂ
They can combine their power using group movements to create a massive wall or huge boulder from many small pieces of coal, which can then be propelled toward an entire Squadron of enemy troops. One Earthbender can lift a steady stream of small pieces of coal into the air, while another shoots the rocks forward at an enemy. They can also manipulate the coal into a large flat disc, which can scoop up and carry away enemies.
logikitty's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
atlantic_reader_wannabe's review against another edition
5.0
Great little resource for anyone wanting to learn a bit more about the Earth Kingdom, even though this is set fairly early in the series. I'd say this was better suited to superfans of the show.
taliatalksbooks's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
 The Lost Scrolls: Earth by Michael Teitelbaum was entertaining, but failed to include anything direct from Toph, who as a member of the gaang really should have been included in the earth scroll. Toph is such a badass character that it honestly felt really wrong not to have her input. I kept waiting for it and waiting for it as the pages dwindled down to nothing and she never appeared. Outside of that, this book doesn’t give much information outside of the show, most recapping episodes and tidbits from the second season. As a fan of the show, I still loved reading the scroll, but felt like it was a missed opportunity to dive deeper into the Avatar universe. This was still a great way to break up some longer books I’m reading and feel nostalgic about my favorite childhood show, but I wish it had more information to give in terms of the avatar universe.Â
virginiaduan's review
3.0
As with the others in this series, it is a re-telling of several Earth Kingdom stories and some facts about the Earth Kingdom. I learned a few new "facts" about them and enjoyed it for what it was.
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