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A first look at rocks

A first look at rocks

Children's BooksJuvenile
Pages
32
Published
1984
Language
English

Synopsis

This introductory guide explores the fascinating world of rocks. Young readers will discover the unique features and characteristics that distinguish different types of rocks, making geology accessible and engaging.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

Informative

Genres

Children's Books Juvenile Science & Nature

About the author

M
Millicent E. Selsam

Millicent Ellis Selsam was born in New York City on May 30, 1912. She became interested in biology during her high school years, and went on to study biology at Brooklyn College. She was then offered a fellowship teaching at Columbia University while completing an M.A. in botany. After she received her M.A., she taught high school science. In 1946 she left teaching to write science discovery books for children. Her first published book was Egg to Chick (1946), which started a science series of...