New in paperback! 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.
"Hooper and Coady pass on a sense of wonder for the history contained in
one small pebble....Coady provides spectacular paintings, given texture,
weight, and movement by the strokes of his brush." - Kirkus Reviews