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Imagine your children holding a book that feels like a centuries-old treasure—a weathered, aged field notebook filled with the discoveries of a great Catholic scientist. That's exactly what you'll get with The Riddle of the Tongue-Stones: How Blessed Nicolas Steno Uncovered the Hidden History of the Earth! This captivating book for kids aged 8-14 tells the story of Blessed Nicolas Steno, the pioneering scientist and devout Catholic who became the father of modern geology. It's the perfect way to show children that faith and reason are not only compatible, but are, as Pope St. John Paul II said, "like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth." Get 20% off The Riddle of the Tongue-Stones at wof.org/tongue-stones! GET THE NEW BOOK In The Riddle of the Tongue-Stones, your kids will find: Blessed Nicolas Steno's remarkable journey of faith and reason Stories about his discoveries and contributions to science Fascinating field-guide sketches of fossils and geological discoveries A cover that looks weathered and worn with time as if it were a centuries-old field notebook And a glossary of terms that makes science accessible and fun for kids Get 20% off The Riddle of the Tongue-Stones today at wof.org/tongue-stones! Faith and adventure await! GET THE NEW BOOK Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, PO Box 97330, Washington, DC 20090-7330, United States Manage Your Email Preferences .