{"product_id":"9780060294038","title":"Rocks in His Head","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHurst, Carol Otis; Stevenson, James\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreenwillow Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\/8\/2001\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone who has ever felt a little out of step with the world will identify with this true story of a man who followed his heart and his passion. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome people collect stamps. Other people collect coins. Carol Otis Hurst's father collected rocks. Nobody ever thought his obsession would amount to anything. They said, \"You've got rocks in your head\" and \"There's no money in rocks.\" But year after year he kept on collecting, trading, displaying, and labeling his rocks. The Depression forced the family to sell their gas station and their house, but his interest in rocks never wavered. And in the end the science museum he had visited so often realized that a person with rocks in his head was just what was needed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow can a simple hobby change someone's future?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFollowing Your Passion:\u003c\/b\u003e The true story of a man whose lifelong obsession with rocks was dismissed by everyone around him—until it led somewhere nobody expected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGeology Made Simple:\u003c\/b\u003e An engaging introduction to rocks, minerals, and earth science wrapped in a story compelling enough to make the subject irresistible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Great Depression:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn how one family’s resilience and a father’s unwavering hobby helped them navigate one of the most challenging times in history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSparking STEM Curiosity:\u003c\/b\u003e A celebration of the kind of stubborn, obsessive curiosity that—given enough time—has a habit of turning into something remarkable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46820347216127,"sku":"9780060294038","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9780060294038_s600x595.jpg?v=1780943337","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9780060294038","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}