Rock Is Lively
Dianna Aston author Sylvia Long illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Chronicle Books
Published:1st Sep '12
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A beautiful follow-up to Egg is Quiet, Seed Is Sleepy and Butterfly is Patient; Rocks/gems are a perennially popular topic for kids and teachers.; This topic speaks to the existing trend; parents, grandparents, budding naturalists and scientists, educators and librarians.
From the award-winning creators of "An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, " and "A Butterfly Is Patient" comes a gorgeous and informative introduction to the fascinating world of rocks. From dazzling blue lapis lazuli to volcanic snowflake obsidian, an incredible variety of rocks are showcased in all their splendor. Full color.From the award-winning creators of An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, and A Butterfly Is Patient comes a gorgeous and informative introduction to the fascinating world of rocks. From dazzling blue lapis lazuli to volcanic snowflake obsidian, an incredible variety of rocks are showcased in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this book introduces an array of facts, making it equally perfect for classroom sharing and family reading.
"A visual and verbal feast, this book deserves a place on every library shelf. " - Boston Globe/Best Children's Books of the Year
- Winner of New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards (Children's Picture) 2014
- Short-listed for Grand Canyon Reader Award (Nonfiction) 2014
ISBN: 9781452106458
Dimensions: 285mm x 238mm x 10mm
Weight: 470g
40 pages