A Stone Is a Story

(Hardback)

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Follow a stones journey through time as it faces ice, water, wind, and scorching heat in this beautiful nonfiction picture book that is Seeds Move! meets A Stone Sat Still.

Where do rocks come from

The answer may be more incredible than you think! After all, a stone is not just a stone: a stone is a story. Embark on a journey across time to see how one stone can change and transform, from magma under Earths crust to the sand swept up by a rushing river to the very heart of the tallest mountain. Watch what happens when rain, ice, and wind mold this rock into something new, something you might even hold in your handsomething full of endless possibility.

Complete with additional information about geology and the rock cycle, this lyrical and captivating story invites readers to experience the wonder of the natural world around us, and to seein every cliff, pebble, and stonea window into Earths deep past.

Author Bio

Leslie Barnard Booth grew up in the Pacific Northwest, among giant trees and rugged mountains. She attended Pomona College and later earned an MFA in creative writing and an MS in education from the University of Oregon. She lives in Portland, Oregon, and loves exploring the natural world with her family.A Stone Is a Storyis her first picture book. Visit her atLeslieBarnardBooth.com.

Marc Martin is an illustrator, artist, and book maker. He is the author and illustrator ofA River,Masters of Disguise,The Curious Explorers Illustrated Guide to Exotic Animals A to Z,Max, andLots,among others. Marc is based in Melbourne, Australia. You can learn more about his work at MarcMartin.com.