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A Stone Is a Story

By Leslie Barnard Booth
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A Stone Is a Story by Leslie Barnard Booth is a children's book that creatively introduces young readers to the history and journey of a stone. It explores how stones have remained constant through time, witnessing the evolution of Earth and life. The narrative combines science and wonder to inspire curiosity about the natural world.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this enchanting children's tale if you love stories that explore nature's mysteries and the passage of time. Through beautiful illustrations and thoughtful narrative, it takes readers on a journey through the life of a stone, offering a unique perspective on Earth's history. Perfect for curious young minds with an interest in geology and the natural world, it blends education with imagination.

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A Stone Is a Story

Where do rocks come from? Follows a stone's journey through time, lava, water, and wind in this beautiful picture book that is A Stone Sat Still meets Seeds Move.

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A National Science Teaching Association Outstanding Science Trade Book

Follow a stone’s 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 Earth’s 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 hand—something 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 see—in every cliff, pebble, and stone—a window into Earth’s deep past.

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A Stone Is a Story by Leslie Barnard Booth is celebrated for infusing energy and intrigue into Earth's history through seemingly ordinary stones, as noted by Publishers Weekly. The Marginalian describes it as a beautifully illustrated homage to deep time and Earth's memory. Booklist regards it as an attractive and informative choice for young geologists. Horn Book highlights Booth's imaginative storytelling, which aligns with major rock groups and engages readers in considering stones' continuous change.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781534496941

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Margaret K McElderry Books

Illustration: f-c digital--sfx: spot uv; int on uncoated

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Marc Martin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 279.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 494g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Leslie Barnard Booth

About the Author

Leslie Barnard Booth is the author of A Stone Is a Story and One Day This Tree Will Fall. She grew up in the Pacific Northwest, attended Pomona College and later earned an MFA in creative writing and an MS in education from the University of Oregon. Leslie lives in Portland, Oregon, and loves exploring the natural world with her family. Visit her at LeslieBarnardBooth.com.

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

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