{"product_id":"what-a-rock-can-reveal-where-they-come-from-and-what-they-tell-us-about-our-planet-hardcover","title":"What a Rock Can Reveal: Where They Come from and What They Tell Us about Our Planet - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMaya Wei-Haas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSonia Pulido\u003c\/b\u003e (Artist)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e 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 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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, \u003ci\u003eWhat a Shell Can Tell. \u003c\/i\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAges 6-9\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Maya Wei-Haas \u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning science writer with a PhD in Earth Science. She was previously a staff reporter at \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic\u003c\/i\u003e and an Assistant Editor of Science and Innovation at Smithsonian.com. Now she writes for a variety of publications, including \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eScience.\u003c\/i\u003e This is her first children's book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSonia Pulido\u003c\/b\u003e is an artist living in a seaside village close to Barcelona. The highly acclaimed \u003ci\u003eWhat a Shell Can Tell\u003c\/i\u003e, which she published in 2022 with Phaidon, was her first children's book. Her illustrations have appeared in publications globally, including \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 12.44 x 10 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 28, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63203714924893,"sku":"9781838667900","price":28.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/5558\/2813\/files\/TNPLnKb0mW9781838667900.webp?v=1769392337","url":"https:\/\/novellybooks.com\/products\/what-a-rock-can-reveal-where-they-come-from-and-what-they-tell-us-about-our-planet-hardcover","provider":"Novelly Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}