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The Riddle of Tongue-Stones

The Riddle of Tongue-Stones

How Blessed Nicolas Steno Uncovered the Hidden History of the Earth

by Thomas Salerno

Illustrated by Dillon Wheelock

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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.

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Publisher: Word on Fire Votive
ISBN: 978-1-68578-164-4
Binding: Hardcover
Page count: 56
Dimensions: 5.25 x 7 (in)
Thickness: 0.55 (in)
Made in: Italy
Language: English
Release date: Feb 03, 2025
Age Range: 8–14
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About the Author

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.

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About the Illustrator

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. 

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What People are Saying

“The Riddle of the Tongue-Stones is a remarkable journey into the life and legacy of Blessed Nicholas 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

“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

“Just the thing for science-loving kids!”

—Meg Hunter-Kilmer, author of Saints Around the World

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