It's a good activity book with nature knowledge in it. I think it would be a good present for kids before going on a holiday. In the book it shares many little fun game for kids to play and hunt for rocks, I can see they will like it. Clear and easy to understand, I recommend it.

Show me a kid that doesn't pick up rocks and all manner of things on a walk and you'll be showing me a kid that's never gone outside! This book is a great addition to a young library. Read it before a walk, or bring it with you, to identify all those gems that you find. The beautiful photographs and illustrations are just as infomative as the words themselves. This is a must have for any pre-k or kinder classroom.

This would be an awesome gift for kids before a camping or state park trip. It would even be cool if you were not going on vacation. I love the little ideas of activities and making a pet rock (the blankets bit had me gushing). Loved it!

My children love this series and we have all of the books published so far. I love the balance of informational with interactive. The journal is loaded with information, but has parts throughout that ask kids to search, examine, compare, and investigate as they explore their surroundings. Hours of fun will be had with another awesome journal.

What a FANTASTIC book for young ones to expand their knowledge about the world around them and right outside their door! This book is bright and colorful and so inviting to all! Included inside are many activities for kids to do with the different rocks they find and how to identify the different rocks and minerals they find in their search. I have two boys that absolutely love this book and I plan to incorporate this in my classroom immediately as a teacher. Not only did this book educate my young boys about the intricacies of different types of rocks, but I myself learned so much!!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my opinion.

NetGalley ARC
Read-Aloud? No
Tags: nature, rocks, minerals, exploration

Backpack Explorer: Rock Hunt is an informative, activity-filled book that would be great for kids who are interested in rocks, minerals, volcanoes, fossils... Every page is packed with facts and invitations for further natural study. The physical and art activities would be great for individuals or classes.

Available February 2023

This is an encouraging book for children to go out in nature and discover things for themselves. Easy language and many photos make the topic understandable.

Gorgeous book and perfect for children aged 4/5+ my son enjoyed it though it was hard to navigate with the NG app as the pages jumped about. Also the magnifying glass which comes with the physical copy would make it all the better.
Full of interesting facts and well presented.

Thank you to NetGalley and publishers for the opportunity to read this book.

This book is lovely. It perfectly matches the interests of my 8 year old rock-loving son. The details have been carefully thought out, from what to take on your rock adventuring all the way to reward patch stickers post adventures. I loved it that a lot of the activities are so simple - notice sizes and colours, sit on a rock and have a snack. This guide teaches children not only the different kinds of rocks in the world, it also includes information on landforms, minerals, gems and the rock cycle. I definitely recommend this book. It would be a great addition to a home library as well as a great birthday present for others. I would like to add it to our list of books to buy.

Having a little rock collector at home, I thought this would be the perfect book. And I was right. This will be a great addition to our science book collection. The definitions are easy to understand and the activities are perfect for any nature walk. Now hiking will never be "boring" again. I know a couple of little ones that will like this book very much and I will definitely recommend it to them. I can't wait to see all the rock art and pets this book will spark to life.

This was great for any young budding Geologist! My son is 5 and really into rocks right now, and if he is still as passionate once he learns to read I'm definitely getting him this book. It was thorough, yet simple, and in my opinion did a great job not only introducing rocks (like, igneous and metamorphic and the scientific names like calcite and quartz, etc) but also what scientists observe about rocks (color, patterns, size, breakability, scratchability, etc). Throughout the book it introduced fun activities as well - while I read an e-copy through NetGalley, it did indicate that the print copy will have stickers to adhere when the reader finds different kinds of rocks in their searchings, but also suggestions of what to do with the rocks that they find, like create cairns or decorate them to make "pets" or line them up in patterns. Kids of all ages will have fun!

This book is an absolute gem! 😉 I’ve already bought a couple in this series, and my kids love them! The illustrations are simple but informative, and there is enough range for my 3 and 6 year olds. I love that it covers landforms that create the rocks and not just categorizing rocks and gems. I also love the suggested activities We will definitely be adding this physics book to our collection.

Also, a note on the physical books: these are the best quality kids books we have. The coves are a firm-but-pliable material and the pages are rip-moisture proof. My kids haul Nature Trail on every hike and it’s never worse for the wear! The only thing that did it in was leaving in the yard overnight in a downpour, and it was immediately replaced. These are wonderful field guides for kids to tote around with them in the outdoors.

Backpack Explorer: Rock Hunt is a perfect book for a student kindergarten through 5th grade. This book gives the readers activities and discussion options about rocks throughout. The book explains classifications, has discovery zone pages with facts all about landforms, rocks, gems and fossils. If you are looking to create study cycle with your child/students then this book is a wonderful companion. Rock Hunt is a wonderful birthday gift for all the grandkids, nieces and nephews as well as your own little one. The scavenger hunts were perfect to entertain various age groups and still be inclusive. Pick one up today and begin exploring in your own backyard!

Thanks to NetGalley and Storey Publishing for access to this Digital ARC.

We love this series and the Rock Hunt addition is perfect for any nature loving kiddo. We love the exciting illustrations that draw in even the youngest readers, as well as the great information provided throughout the book. The photographs add another element of interest, and it takes all of the work out of having to think up an activity adults. A great grab and go book to take outside exploring- we will definitely keep our eye out for a hardcopy once it's released.

This book is perfect for summer adventures! From hikes to the beach children can learn and collect stones and rocks throughout their adventures. Once kids have completed a section they can add a sticker to the page.

This is an educational and interactive book for children who love the outdoors!

Thank you NetGalley and Storey Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this book.

We are big fans of the Backpack Explorer books at our house and are very excited about the release of Rock Hunt!

Like the other books in the series Rock Hunt has beautiful illustrations and plenty of hands on explorations and activities to keep little ones busy for hours and hours!

This book introduces children about being a “rock-hound.” I can’t wait to add a physical copy of this book to our shelf!

Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for the advance digital copy in exchange for an honest review

I really like this book. So many young children love rocks and this book has it all, examples, information on formation, usage , types, colours, challenges, love it. I will be buying this for my class as soon as it comes out.

Backpack Explorer: Rock Hunt
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Series: What Will You Find?
Rated: 5
Obtain: Buy it
Back of the Book: “ The latest addition to the best-selling Backpack Explorer series (455,000 copies in print) invites kids ages 4 and up to head outside and find, collect, and learn about rocks with this take-along activity book! Backpack Explorer: Rock Hunt is packed with prompts and activities, including: 12 interactive field guide pages introducing rock classifications (color, shape, size, texture); sensory scavenger hunts; hands-on outdoor creative activities; rock experiments; and discovery zone pages with facts about geology, landforms, igneous and metamorphic rocks, gems, fossils, and more. The book includes a real magnifying glass, stickers, and a log for recording rock finds, making it the perfect explorer guide for budding geologists, whether in a backyard, a city park, or a nature preserve.”

Impressions: This is a fantastic resource for any young explorer. My son is obsessed with rocks and this book provided a comprehensive and age appropriate means to learn and explore. The pictures and text support each other with relevant information. The stickers provide a fun and motivating addition as well. I believe this book and others in this series will be a great addition to any elementary bookshelf.

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What a fun book for young children! I have yet to meet a preschooler who doesn't enjoy rocks. My own children are constantly handing me rocks and asking to bring it home for their collection. This is a great activity book which has pages for scavenger hunts and different activities you can do with different types of rocks. It's full of factual information to learn about rock and mineral types and also workbook pages for kids to track what rocks they've seen. It's a sweet book for rock hunters both young and old.

Very informational! Kids will love the illustrations and organized format of this book. Excited to purchase this book for my classroom and own kids.