A Rock Is Lively

by Dianna Hutts Aston, Sylvia Long (Illustrator)

Overview

From the creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, A Butterfly Is Patient, and A Nest Is Noisy comes this 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452145556
Publisher:	Chronicle Books LLC
Publication date:	08/04/2015
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Dianna Hutts Aston is the author of many books for children and is the founder of the Oz Project, a nonprofit foundation for disadvantaged children. She lives on an island off the coast of Texas.

Sylvia Long is the illustrator of many bestselling books for children, including Sylvia Long's Mother Goose and Hush Little Baby. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Editorial Reviews

"A visual and verbal feast, this book deserves a place on every library shelf. " - Boston Globe/Best Children's Books of the Year"

Makes geology fun and visually arresting" - Entertainment Weekly"

Another beauty from Aston and Long... Eye-catching and eye-opening." -School Library Journal, starred review

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