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The Pebble in My Pocket: A History of Our Earth Paperback – 5 Nov. 2015

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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. Readers follow the processes of rock formation and erosion that create new pebbles all over the world.
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  1. Reading age
    7 - 10 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Pre-school - Reception
  5. Lexile measure
    770L
  6. Dimensions
    21.97 x 1.02 x 27.31 cm
  7. Publisher
    Frances Lincoln Children's Books
  8. Publication date
    5 Nov. 2015
  9. ISBN-10
    1847807682
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1847807687
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Meadow in different seasons

hand picking up a pebble

volcano erupting

Dinosaurs fighting

Did you witness man's first invention?

Where did you come from, pebble?

Were you formed by a volcano erupting?

Were you around when dinosaurs roamed the Earth?

Did you witness man's first invention?

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The Pebble in My Pocket

Where do pebbles come from? How were they made?

Every pebble in the world is different from every other pebble. Every pebble had its own story. Pick up a pebble and find out where it came from with this beautifully illustrated book which traces the journey a pebble takes. From the moment the Earth first formed, to the moment you pick it up and put it in your pocket.

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About the Author

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. || 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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Frances Lincoln Children's Books; Revised edition (5 Nov. 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1847807682
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1847807687
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 10 years
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21.97 x 1.02 x 27.31 cm
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Really disappointed that a brand new book comes with a tear and a bent page in the middle of it! Took so long to come I haven’t time to order a replacement now :(
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Dave
5.0 out of 5 stars Very clever idea for book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 July 2021
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Amazing and clever book. Children found it very interesting.
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bazza
5.0 out of 5 stars Quick and efficient delivery.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 February 2021
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Got this delivered next day. Great service.
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MdM
5.0 out of 5 stars The book that keeps on giving
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 April 2013
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This book has a beautiful beginning that my daughter has memorised and recites every time we find a pebble on our walks (which is often!). It has also inspired her to start a collection that includes fossils and minerals and she's only five! - It gives a very good overview of the beginning of the world and evolution. Highly recommended.
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elena nistor
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for expanding vocabulary
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 February 2020
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Quality book. I bought it for my son as he studied it in school for guided reading and going through it, I realized the words used might be a bit too hard for a year 3 pupil. I bought it so we could read it and understand it together. I found it a bit boring, however the vocabulary is substantial.
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mini me
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for the little ones
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 August 2015
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A great book for the little ones, explaining the time scales of the geological process is not easy (even for adults to comprehend) but this book does a great job of introducing just how much a typical pebble goes through to get to where it is today. Nice artwork and a great narrative.
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GG
5.0 out of 5 stars I found it useful to have and there are lots of activities that ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 April 2015
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I'm a trainee teacher and the students on my placement were using this book for power of reading. I found it useful to have and there are lots of activities that can be done. It linked in nicely with Rocks in science. it is a great book to get students thinking.
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GEOFFREY
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 May 2013
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A fantastic introduction to the to the world about us. Purchased for my eight year old grand daughter. She has been so interested in it and continually asks questions about stones, rock formations and even the gravel on the drive at her home. Great illustration drawings and very well presented
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jenny edwards
5.0 out of 5 stars Super quality and delivery
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 August 2020
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Great quality and felivery on time as always
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on 3 July 2017
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Good for NC Science curriculum. 3.E.1
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toni walery
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on 21 May 2016
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Carla
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on 28 January 2015
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great
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A. falls
3.0 out of 5 stars Too many details
Reviewed in the United States on 26 December 2010
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My fifth grade students were bored when I read this book to them. They are very interested in the rock cycle, however, this book presented information that went on forever. I think it would have been better if it could have been more concise.
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Deborah M. Seligman
2.0 out of 5 stars Very dry book
Reviewed in the United States on 6 July 2013
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Unfortunately, I was expecting more of a lyrical story. This is a very dry, factual book. I wish it was something I could really read to my students.
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