A Child's Introduction to Natural History: The Story of Our Living Earth-From Amazing Animals and Plants to Fascinating Fossils and Gems

by Heather Alexander

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316311367
• ISBN13: 9780316311366
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: Workman Kids
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.9" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7