The Pebble in My Pocket
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 1996 · Est. 15 min read-aloud

The Pebble in My Pocket

Written by Meredith Hooper · Illustrated by Christopher Coady

Uncover Earth's history through the journey of a single pebble.

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48 pages· 1,935 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud· 770L
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Embark on a journey through time with a humble pebble as your guide. From fiery volcanoes to ancient forests, this pebble's path reveals Earth's dramatic history. What secrets does it hold about our planet's formation? Discover the wonders of geology and the stories etched in stone, as each layer uncovers a new chapter in Earth's epic tale. Follow this pebble across millions of years and continents, and see the world in a whole new light.

From the publisher

A pebble doesn’t look like much–until you know where it’s been A fascinating history of the earth takes readers on a scientific adventure through time and across the globe, all by following a single pebble over millions of years. A lively text and striking illustrations provide a revelatory account of the planet’s dramatic formation.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
1,935
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
770L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.5
F&P level
~R
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
32266
Publication
Published
April 1, 1996
Publisher
Viking Books For Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780670862597
LCCN
95061828
OCLC
34694060

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