Yogi Bear's Guide to Rocks

Marc Notes: Includes bilbliographical references and index.; Popular cartoon character Yogi Bear introduces young readers to different types of rocks, how they are formed, and how they shape our environment--; Provided by publisher.; Ages 6-7; K to grade 3. Publisher Marketing: Hey, hey, hey! Yogi Bear is leading the way, looking at all the different rocks at Jellystone Park. Follow the smarter-than-the-average bear from the popular cartoon as he identifies different types of rocks. Engaging text narrated by Yogi and Boo Boo paired with colorful illustrations show readers how rocks are formed, types of rocks, and how rocks shape our environment. Contributor Bio:  Weakland, Mark Mark Weakland wears many hats. As an author, he's written books for teachers, including Super Core!: Turbocharging Your Basal Reading Program with More Reading, Writing, and Word Work, published by the International Reading Association. His book topics for children include sports, bacteria, comets, and poetry. Mark's also a reading specialist. He teaches kindergarten children, third graders, parents, and teachers. As a musician and songwriter, Mark sings, plays percussion, and strums the guitar. Many of his songs, including "I Sure Love Pancakes" and "The Dooflicky Machine," have won national awards and contests. Mark lives in Western Pennsylvania. Contributor Bio:  Beach, Bryan Bryan Beach lives and works in the suburbs of Davis County, Utah, with his artist wife, Pamela, and their five young children. Bryan earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Utah State University in 2001 and has always loved to draw and paint. He enjoys and is inspired by mid-century modern art, architecture, animation, and advertising. Bryan has been employed as a professional illustrator from the age of 15 and has worked on many projects and campaigns for numerous clients. In his free time, Bryan enjoys time with his family, playing rock guitar, jazz piano, and bluegrass banjo.