Hallam Hawksworth's book is all about geology and is aimed at younger readers with the intention that they will learn and understand more about planet Earth from finding out about the main features of pebbles

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This charming book tells the story of a pebble and its many adventures, from rolling down a mountain to being picked up by a curious child. With colorful illustrations and engaging prose, this book is sure to delight children of all ages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"The Adventures of a Grain of Dust" by Hallam Hawksworth is a book that explains in understandable terms how numerous animals and natural occurrences contribute to the creation and tillage of rich, arable soil. Lichen, moles, hedgehogs, crabs, and glaciers. The book is exceptionally engrossing and thorough without becoming burdensome. Additionally, each chapter ends with a section listing additional living natural history books.

The 1st ed. includes an index to v. 28-36 of St. Nicholas.