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Rocks in His Head
Rocks in His Head
Author: Carol Otis Hurst
Some 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 th...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780060294038
ISBN-10: 0060294035
Publication Date: 5/1/2001
Pages: 32
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
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Publisher: Greenwillow
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 2
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Two thumbs up for a wonderful story! If you have a child that loves rocks, he will be able to relate to this story's character (who was the author's father). It's an opportunity to learn more about the Model T and The Great Depression as well.

Homeschooling families may be interested in the free literature-based unit study for this book at: http://www.homeschoolshare.com/rocks_in_his_head.htm . There are also free lapbook and notebook components for the book with the unit.
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