A rock is lively – Diana Hutts Aston & Sylvia Long

The book a rock is lively by author Dianna Hutts Aston and award-winning artist Sylvia Long is a gorgeous and informative look at the fascinating world of rocks, minerals, and gemstones!

Poetic in voice and elegant in design, the book introduces children to a fascinating and captivating array of rock, mineral and gemstone facts sparking their imaginations, making it a guide that is equally at home being read on a parent’s lap as in a classroom reading circle.

From dazzling blue Lapis Lazuli to volcanic Snowflake Obsidian, a dazzling array of colourful rocks, minerals, and gemstones are identified, showcased and celebrated in brilliant splendour and wonder in this children’s book.

Wit its glorious illustrations and interesting facts, a rock is lively is a carefully researched book great to learn more about geology and science topics such as the forces that create rocks, minerals, and gemstones, how they move, their uses, history, and terminology.

A rock is lively is recommended for all children, especially those aged 5 – 8 years old.

The book is published by Chronicle Kids Books and contains lovely illustrations by Sylvia Long.

Contents:

1 paperback book in English – 40 pages.

About Dianna Hutts Aston

Dianna Hutts Aston was born in Houston, Texas, attended the University of Houston, and worked as a journalist for several years. She lives in central Texas with her husband and two children.

About Sylvia Long

Sylvia Long is the illustrator of many bestselling books for children. Her detailed paintings are inspired by her love of animals and the outdoors. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.