The Pebble in My Pocket: A History of Our Earth (Paperback) - Meredith Hooper
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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.
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.
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.
- Contributors:
- Meredith Hooper, Chris Coady
- Imprint:
- Frances Lincoln Childrens Books
- Publisher:
- Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
- Release Date:
- 05 Nov 2015
- Number of Pages:
- 40
- Binding:
- Paperback / softback
- ISBN13:
- 9781847807687
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