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A Rock is Born

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$14.39 $19.99 In stock

Category: Signed Books

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Follow the epic life cycle of one rock from its prehistoric creation to modern day, in this transportive nonfiction picture book perfect for fans of GRAND CANYON and the Over and Under series.

Over one hundred million years ago, on the side of a volcano....a rock is born.

As time passes and the world changes, the rock will change, too. Mud will erode it. Lava will melt it. And water will compress it.

Eventually, the rock will be reshaped. And a new rock is born.

Award-winning creators Richard Ho and Lily Williams bring to life an evocative and educational picture book about the life cycle of a rock in this bold nonfiction tale perfect for any classroom or bookshelf.

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Benjamin N. ★★★★★

Bought this as a birthday gift and ended up reading it myself before wrapping it. The signed title page made it feel like a real keepsake, and the illustrations of each era of the rock's life are gorgeous. My nephew now points at cliffs and yells about "his" rock.

Elizabeth ★★★★★

My kid is obsessed with rocks right now, and this signed copy made the whole thing feel extra special. The way it traces the rock's journey from prehistoric times to the present day is surprisingly gripping for a picture book—we've read it three nights in a row.

Chloe X. ★★★★★

The illustrations do such a good job showing the rock's journey through different eras—my kid kept flipping back to compare the prehistoric scenes to the modern city ones. Having a signed copy makes it feel extra special for our bookshelf collection, and the hardcover has held up well after multiple