What a Rock Can Reveal. Where They Come From And What They Tell Us About Our Planet - Maya Wei-Haas - książka
Producent: Phaidon Press
Beautifully illustrated and engagingly informative, this book offers young readers a captivating glimpse into the world of rocks and minerals, revealing what these natural wonders can tell us about our planet. Geologist and acclaimed science writer Maya Wei-Haas introduces children between the ages of 6-9 to this intriguing subject through a friendly question-and-answer format. She explains how details like a rock's shape, color, and texture narrate stories of its formation, origin, and the fascinating journeys it has undergone. This interactive guide highlights how rocks serve as time capsules of Earth's history, capturing the dramatic events that shaped its geology.This book is the second installment in a visually stunning series that invites readers to explore the natural world through familiar objects. It follows the success of the international children's bestseller, "What a Shell Can Tell." The book's text and vivid illustrations fuel a child's natural tendency to collect, encouraging curiosity and interest. It imparts simple observation skills that children can use to draw connections between natural objects, their environment, and the expansive history of Earth.Maya Wei-Haas, an award-winning writer with a PhD in Earth Science, has contributed to publications like The New York Times and Science. This book marks her debut in crafting educational content for children. Meanwhile, artist Sonia Pulido, who resides near Barcelona, beautifully brings the book to life with her illustrations. Known for her work in distinguished publications like The New Yorker, she also illustrated the celebrated "What a Shell Can Tell," released in 2022 as her first venture into children's literature.
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