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The Pebble in my Pocket: A History of Our Earth

by Meredith Hooper · 1996

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A pebble doesn't look like much—until you know where it's been

A fascinating history of the earth takes readers on a scientific adventure through time and across the globe, all by following a single pebble over millions of years. A lively text and striking illustrations provide a revelatory account of the planet's dramatic formation.

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picture books
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short · 48 pages

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