Discover an amazing world of ancient secrets--right under your feet!
How are rocks formed? Where do diamonds come from? Why did the dinosaurs disappear? Can rocks really grow on trees . . . or come from outer space?
Join popular ABC-TV weather forecaster Spencer Christian as he explores the extraordinary tales that rocks tell about the history of the earth and the life of our ancestors. Meet Lucy, one of the most famous human fossils in the world. Name your own dinosaur. Cook up some red-hot lava--or make rocks in your kitchen!
It's an action-packed tour that takes you around the world and through your own backyard as you follow the exciting trail of rock history, legend, and lore. Lots of easy-to-do activities let you experience nature up close--and dozens of fun facts and illustrations bring the world's wonders to vivid life. Awesome!
For children ages 8 to 12
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From the Publisher:
Are the bones of a T-Rex lurking beneath the swing set? How many millions-of-years-old is that boulder by the porch? Nothing captures the imaginations of children more than dinosaurs and the ancient history of Earth. Popular TV personality Spencer Christian reveals the fun and fascination of science with these hands-on experiments, including putting together a rock collection, growing crystals, and making a fossil mold.
About the Author:
In addition to his work on Good Morning America, SPENCER CHRISTIAN is a writer and presenter on subjects from the weather to our government.
ANTONIA FELIX is the author of several nonfiction books for adults and children.
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- PublisherWiley
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 0471196169
- ISBN 13 9780471196167
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages120