Rocky Voices
The Memories of Minerals That Form the Rocky Mountains
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5.0 • 1 Rating
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- $6.99
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
Rocky Voices: The memories of minerals that form the Rocky Mountains is a roadside geology book for children traveling through the Rocky Mountains. Unlike similar geology books, these twelve creatively written stories give ancient minerals a voice and capture the surprisingly adventurous, sometimes heartbreaking, and always entertaining truths of the minerals of the Rocky Mountains.
Featured personified minerals include Lucy Calcite, Ray Clay, Sir Charles Zircon, Emma Amphipora, Bridget Cement, David Rock Flour, and more. Each story shows the minerals’ captivating perspectives of today’s well-known destinations in the Rocky Mountains, such as Lake Louise and Banff.
These factual stories are as educational as they are fun and mesmerizing. Visit these locations, have a picnic, and read a story about the fascinating processes of rock forming and mountain building over the past millions of years.
Customer Reviews
Good for all ages
Rocky Voices by Eva Enkelmann is an whimsical collection of short stories that characterize different minerals found in the Rocky Mountains of Canada. Each story provides a vivid description of the characteristics of a mineral, its origin, and its significance to the area. Enkelmann’s writing is beautiful and lyrical, providing readers with a captivating journey through time. The stories are rooted in the geologic history of the region and Enkelmann’s descriptions bring the minerals to life with her poetic language and use of art.