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A stunningly illustrated, informative introduction to the wonders of rocks and minerals and what they can tell us about our planet - perfect for readers aged 6-9

Award-winning science writer and geologist Maya Wei-Haas introduces young readers to the fascinating world of rocks through the art of observation. Starting with a friendly question-and-answer format, she explores the diversity of rocks and minerals and how a rock's shape, color, or texture help to tell the stories of how it was formed, where it comes from, and the incredible journeys it has had. This hands-on introduction reveals how rocks are time capsules of our planet's past, recording the thrilling events that once built Earth's incredible geology.

The second in a series of visually stunning, scientifically engaging books that explore the natural world through everyday objects found in nature, this book follows on from the global children's bestseller,
What a Shell Can Tell.
The text and vibrant illustrations expand on a child's natural instinct to collect things, nurturing their interest and curiosity by giving them simple observation skills that will help them to explore the connections between objects found in nature, the wider environment, and Earth's history.

Ages 6-9

|A stunningly illustrated, informative introduction to the wonders of rocks and minerals and what they can tell us about our planet - perfect for readers aged 6-9|

Maya Wei-Haas
is an award-winning science writer with a PhD in Earth Science. She was previously a staff reporter at
National Geographic
and an Assistant Editor of Science and Innovation at Smithsonian. com. Now she writes for a variety of publications, including
The New York Times
and
Science.
This is her first children's book.

Sonia Pulido
is an artist living in a seaside village close to Barcelona. The highly acclaimed
What a Shell Can Tell
, which she published in 2022 with Phaidon, was her first children's book. Her illustrations have appeared in publications globally, including
The New Yorker
and
The New York Times
.