Mr. Tate's class is about to learn there's more to rocks than being dirty lumps on the ground. On this field trip they're visiting the rocky ridge mountains to learn about rocks. At first the children think rocks will be boring, but they soon learn that rocks are all around us in ways we might not expect―such as glass and toothpaste!
Alison Formento grew up in Arkansas and now lives in New Jersey with her family. She's climbed trees, camped under them, and planted some! Alison is also the author of These Bees Count! and These Rocks Count!
Sarah Snow is a collage artist who combines found papers, acrylics, and watercolors. She has also illustrated These Bees Count! and These Rocks Count! Sarah lives with her family in New York.