Agatized Rainbows: A Story of the Petrified Forest

"Agatized Rainbows: A Story of the Petrified Forest" by Harold J. Brodrick is a detailed study of the Petrified Forest National Monument, focusing on the science behind the rainbow-colored petrified wood and the need to keep it safe. The book takes us back to the Triassic period to explain the natural events, like volcanoes and water flow, that changed old trees into stone. It shows how trees were covered in mud and minerals over millions of years to become the beautiful rocks we see today. The author also discusses how ancient people used the petrified wood, and stresses why saving this special place is so important so that everyone in the future can experience their beauty.