Book description
A rock is a rock, part of cliff, road or sea. But now can you guess what else it can be?
A rock can be a…dinosaur bone, stepping-stone, hopscotch marker, fire sparker. Find out about the many roles a rock can play in this poetic exploration of rocks around the…
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1 author picked A Rock Can Be... as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book tells readers all kinds of things rocks can be using rhyme and whimsy. For example: “A rock can be a … tall mountain. Park fountain.” “Hopscotch marker. Fire sparker.” This book will spark imagination and conversation about all the other things rocks could be. There’s scientific rock information in the back, along with a glossary and recommended rock books.
From Pat's list on picture books about rocks.
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