Rocks in His Head
Rocks in His Head
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Rocks in His Head

Illustrated by James Stevenson
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4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
41
Words per page
1150L
Lexile measure
May 8, 2001
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Anyone who has ever felt a little out of step with the world will identify with this true story of a man who followed his heart and his passion. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.Some people collect stamps. Other people collect coins. Carol Otis Hurst’s father collected rocks. Nobody ever thought his obsession would amount to anything. They said, “You’ve got rocks in your head” and “There’s no money in rocks.” But year after year he kept on collecting, trading, displaying, and labeling his rocks. The Depression forced the family to sell their gas station and their house, but his interest in rocks never wavered. And in the end the science museum he had visited so often realized that a person with rocks in his head was just what was needed.

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rockssocial themes1900-1949collectors and collectingeconomic depressions

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780060294038
    Publication Date
    May 8, 2001
    Publisher
    Greenwillow Books
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    41
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    00056197
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    44868913
    Lexile® Level
    1150L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Z
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.5
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    49750
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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