| A Child's Introduction to Natural History: The Story of Our Living Earth-From Amazing Animals and Plants to Fascinating Fossils and Gems Contributor(s): Alexander, Heather (Author), Hamilton, Meredith (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0316311367 ISBN-13: 9780316311366 Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Mammals |
| Dewey: 508 |
| LCCN: 2016001485 |
| Series: Child's Introduction |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 9.9" W x 10.1" (1.80 lbs) 96 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In the tradition of Black Dog's best-selling Child's Introduction books, which include The Story ofthe Orchestra and A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky, A Child's Introduction to Natural History introduces readers ages 8 to 12 to the fascinating wonders of our natural world. Highlighting every kingdom of life--plants, bacteria, mammals, birds, amphibians, insects, rocks and minerals--the book is also full of charming and witty illustrations by Meredith Hamilton plus 30 photographs throughout. The book delves into topics like geology; prehistoric times, including fossils and dinosaurs; how animals move and fly; evolution; biomes; and more. Sidebars throughout offer biographies of naturalists like Charles Darwin, Mary Anning, and Charles Henry Turner. Also includes fun, hands-on projects for kids to do on their own or with adults and 5 origami patterns to create your own paper fox, whale, penguin, and more. Beautifully illustrated and designed, this is an entertaining and educational look at our natural history. |