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A Rainbow of Rocks

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$16.99

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Hardcover ISBN: 9781782859864 $16.99

Written by Kate DePalma

A rainbow of rocks — from red to violet and beyond! Eye-popping close-up photos of real, vibrant rocks and minerals in a rainbow of colors are brought to life by lyrical, rhyming text about the many facets of geology. Includes educational notes perfect for STEM learning.

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Key Selling Points:

STEM LEARNING: Explore the science of rocks and minerals through a kid-friendly concept — color! Includes a spread of educational endnotes at the end.
DAZZLING COLOR PHOTOS: Stunning up-close photos of real rocks and minerals, including glittering gemstones, fill this book with detail and natural beauty.
ENGAGING TEXT: Rhyming text offers an engaging and accessible approach to geology for young readers.

More Details

Product Dimensions: 10 x 9.75 inches
Page Count: 24 pages
Age Range: Ages 3-7 years

Awards & Accolades

Classroom Connections: Books That Rock On, Booklist, 2021

"The book succeeds in both generating curiosity and intrigue about rocks and minerals through beautiful photos and presenting a basic narrative, clearly written" - Kirkus Reviews

"It is fun to see a color book using something other than everyday items such as food, clothing, or toys" - Youth Services Book Review

About the Contributors

Written by - Kate DePalma

Kate DePalma was born and raised outside Nashville, TN, USA. As Senior Editor at Barefoot Books, she has helped develop dozens of picture books, including the many titles she has authored and co-authored. She holds an M.A. in Classics from the University of Texas and is also a published poet and scholar. Kate lives with her husband and daughter in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. For more information, visit www.katedepalma.com.

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