Overview
Journey into the exciting life of Nicolas Steno, the father of geology whose passion for truth led him to groundbreaking scientific discovery and a deep religious devotion. Interwoven into this biography of a scientist and Catholic bishop is the story of fossils and the hidden history of the earth beneath our feet. With an extensive glossary of scientific terms and delightful field-guide sketches, this beautifully crafted book will inspire any young person eager to learn about the natural world and its Creator.
Full Product Details
Author: Dillon Wheelock
Publisher: Word on Fire Votive
Imprint: Word on Fire Votive
Dimensions:
Width: 13.60cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 17.70cm
Weight: 0.195kg
ISBN: 9781685781644
ISBN 10: 1685781640
Pages: 56
Publication Date: 03 February 2025
Recommended Age: From 8 to 14 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
The Riddle of the Tongue-Stones is a remarkable journey into the life and legacy of Blessed Nicolas Steno. Gifted author Thomas Salerno invites readers of all ages to consider how the unlikely life of one curious young man forever impacted our world intellectually and spiritually. Illustrations by Dillon Wheelock and a thoughtful layout invite readers into a phenomenal learning adventure. Blessed Nicolas Steno's life reminds us that the call to sainthood invites each of us, in our unique ways, to explore, love, worship, and share God by living with curiosity, passion, and generosity. Masterful! Lisa M. Hendey, author of I'm a Saint in the Making Just the thing for science-loving kids! Meg Hunter-Kilmer, author of Saints Around the World Young and old who find themselves fascinated by fossils and the history of our planet will find here a holy companion, inspiration, and hero. Blessed Nicolas Steno is that hero, and here we meet him in story and beautiful images. This is the perfect companion volume for a middle or high school earth science text. Christopher T. Baglow, Ph.D., Academic Director, Science & Religion Initiative, McGrath Institute for Church Life, University of Notre Dame
Author Information
Thomas Salerno is an author, freelance writer, and podcaster from Long Island, New York. He has a bachelor of arts in anthropology from Stony Brook University and has also worked in the fossil collections of the American Museum of Natural History. Thomas hopes to inspire young readers to embrace a spirit of curiosity and wonder about the natural world. The Riddle of the Tongue-Stones is his first children's book. Dillon Wheelock is an illustrator based out of the Midwest with a focus on the fantastical. He loves fairytales, folklore, and fantasy! He also works in the toy world as a concept artist on both original and established properties. When he's not creating art, you can find him spending time with his lovely wife and son, wandering bookstores, exploring nature, plucking away on the ukulele, or tending to his house plants.
