The Pebble in My Pocket - by Meredith Hooper (Paperback)

Name: The Pebble in My Pocket - by Meredith Hooper (Paperback)
Brand: Frances Lincoln Ltd
SKU: 1006093572
Price: 9.99 USD
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Highlights

New in paperback!
7-10 Years
10.3" x 8.2" Paperback
40 Pages
Juvenile Nonfiction, Science & Nature

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About the Book

Where do pebbles come from? How were they made? This book tells the story of a pebble, from its origins in a fiery volcano 480 million years ago to a busy, modern landscape.

Book Synopsis

New in paperback! Where do pebbles come from? How were they made? This book tells the story of a pebble, from its origins in a fiery volcano 480 million years ago to a busy, modern landscape. Readers follow the processes of rock formation and erosion that create new pebbles all over the world.

"Hooper and Coady pass on a sense of wonder for the history contained in one small pebble....Coady provides spectacular paintings, given texture, weight, and movement by the strokes of his brush." - Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Chris Coady trained in Illustration at Manchester Polytechnic. A freelance illustrator of children's books, he has also worked for design groups in Manchester and London.

Meredith Hooper was born in Australia. An Antarctic specialist, she has made several research trips to the continent. In 2000 she was awarded the Antarctica Medal by the US Congress. Her books for Frances Lincoln include The Pebble in my Pocket, which is the only children's book ever to be shortlisted for the Dingle History of Science Book Award.

Dimensions (Overall): 10.3 Inches (H) x 8.2 Inches (W) x .1 Inches (D)

Weight: .45 Pounds

Suggested Age: 7-10 Years

Number of Pages: 40

Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction

Sub-Genre: Science & Nature

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Ltd

Theme: Rocks & Minerals, Earth Sciences

Format: Paperback

Author: Meredith Hooper

Language: English

Street Date: October 9, 2015

TCIN: 1006093572

UPC: 9781847807687

Item Number (DPCI): 247-34-5899

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.1 inches length x 8.2 inches width x 10.3 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.45 pounds

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