Spenser and the rocks
By: by Lawrence F. Lowery ; illustrated by June Goldsborough
Contributors: Goldsborough, June, illustrator; National Science Teachers Association
Series: I wonder why
Publisher: NSTA Press, National Science Teachers Association; National Science Teachers Association
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Arlington, Virginia
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781938946110; 9781938946738
Subjects: Rocks; Juvenile literature; Classification
Description: "Spenser and the rocks is part of the I Wonder Why book series, written to ignite the curiosity of children in grades K-6 while encouraging them to become avid readers. In addition to the information pertaining to rocks, the heart of the story is a young boy named Spenser and his interests, curiosity, and thoughts. Through the story, the reader is introduced to scientific procedures such as classification, research, and reclassification. Spenser's interest in rocks increases as he learns more about them by sorting the rocks, asking questions, and reading reference books"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: K to grade 3.