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Bookwomble
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Mehso-so

I assume that as a Chair of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain and Curator of Gemstones for the Natural History Museum, Oldershaw is deeply passionate about her subject. I do, however, have to make that assumption as, sadly, there is no passion in her writing.
There's a lot of dryly-delivered facts themed into chapters, but often little connection between one paragraph and the next. There is no sense of wonder about the depths of 👇🏻

Bookwomble ... time involved in geological processes of rock and gem formation, and little appreciation of the cultural and artistic uses to which the materials are put, beyond a reporting of their existence.
So, mildly disappointed by the contents of this beautifully manufactured and illustrated book. I didn't waste my time in reading it, but neither was I particularly elevated by it. 3⭐
Still, an opportunity for #BookmarkMatching 🔖
2mo
TrishB Great matching 👍🏻 2mo
LeahBergen Bookmark Matching! 👏 1mo
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sarahbarnes Cool photo! 1mo
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Bookwomble
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#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl
"You may have picked up a stone from the beach and taken it home, or carried a small pebble with you as a reminder of a visit to a place of special significance; maybe you have visited ancient monuments made of stone, or you are simply intrigued by the tales and myths that surround stones."
Yep to all this!

Soundtrack:
?️The Supremes ?
?Stoned Love
?️https://youtu.be/D2ce7FWOAM8?si=sZ0su3DcEuVbx32b
#BooksAndMusic

ShyBookOwl What a random micro-history! So cool 2mo
TrishB Oh my daughter would love this! 2mo
Cathythoughts Lovely ❤️ 2mo
Bookwomble @ShyBookOwl @TrishB @Cathythoughts It's a nice book as an object and as a subject concept, though the first chapter reads like a Wikipedia entry of factoids rather than a coherent article with a beginning, middle and end. Hopefully, the other chapters will flow better. I'll report in due course 🧐 📝 2mo
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Bookwomble
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Next up, a lushly illustrated cultural history of stones. I like a niche deep-dive, so have high hopes for this one: the author's credentials seem impressive. 💎🪨🗿

BkClubCare Interesting. I love to stack rocks. 🪨 plus, my brother is a geologist and always sends me book recs. 😊 2mo
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chloecosmo
Grand Canyon | Jason Chin

Use to teach about natural history and Earth‘s changing landscapes.

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chloecosmo
Grand Canyon | Jason Chin
Mehso-so

A detailed look at the Grand Canyon‘s geology and history.

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tnf_2002

“Temperature can be close to freezing and it‘s almost completely dark in this zone. Since there is no sunlight, plants can‘t grow here.”

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tnf_2002

Students dive into Earth science with The Magic School Bus: Inside the Earth by Joanna Cole. Ms. Frizzle takes her class on an exciting journey through the Earth's layers, introducing sedimentary, and many more rocks. This adventure helps students understand the structure of our planet and reinforces key geology concepts. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to identify different rock types and explain how Earth‘s layers are formed.

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tnf_2002
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Pickpick

In the Magic School Bus: Inside the Earth (1993), Joanna Cole takes readers on an educational journey with Ms. Frizzle and her class as they explore the Earth‘s layers and learn about sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks. Aboard the magic bus, students discover fascinating rock formations and what each type of rock is used for. Bruce Degen‘s lively illustrations add to the adventure, showing the journey to life with vibrant visuals.

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sorrellkatie
Grand Canyon | Jason Chin

“That was the Grand Canyon as we know it today. But it wasn't always that way.“

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mh930121

“Let‘s get this field trip rolling!“