I, Rock: A Geology Tale

(Hardback)

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Told from the perspective of a proud four-billion-year-old rock, this charmingly funny and thoroughly informative nonfiction picture book is perfect for young geologists.

Rock tells his sensational, sometimes harrowing, sometimes hilarious, geological tale to a group of eager students. From his humble beginnings beneath Earths crust, to a volcano blast that propelled him onto land, to the storms and earthquakes and dinosaur encounters and deep-sea adventures that finally bring him to the bottom of a students shoe, come discover what makes Rock rock!

Detailed informational sidebars and extensive backmatter are the cherry on top of this illuminating and accessible crash course in geology.

Author Bio

Katie Slivensky is a professional science educator and enthusiast with science degrees from the University of Michigan and Stony Brook University. She is the critically acclaimed author of two middle grade novels,The Countdown ConspiracyandThe Seismic Seven, and the picture booksThis Wolf Was Different, illustrated by Hannah Salyer, and I, Rock, illustrated by Steph Stilwell. Katie lives just outside Boston with her family, including her cat, Darwin. Visit her at KatieSlivensky.com.

Steph Stilwellis aNew York Timesbestselling illustrator of books including I, Rock by Katie Slivensky and I Love You So Mush!by Dori Elys. Steph received her BFA in illustration from MICA and has since collaborated with clients like American Greetings, Snapchat, BarkBox, and Trader Joes. When she isnt making work for clients, youll likely find her scribbling in her sketchbook, binge-watching a cooking show, or baking. Steph is based in Brooklyn, New York, and you can learn more at StephStilwell.com.