{"product_id":"a-childs-introduction-to-natural-history-the-story-of-our-living-earth-from-amazing-animals-and-plants-to-fascinating-fossils-and-gems-hardcover","title":"A Child's Introduction to Natural History: The Story of Our Living Earth-From Amazing Animals and Plants to Fascinating Fossils and Gems - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHeather Alexander\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMeredith Hamilton\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the tradition of Black Dog's best-selling Child's Introduction books, which include \u003ci\u003eThe Story of\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e Orchestra\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Child's Introduction to the Night Sky, A Child's Introduction to Natural History \u003c\/i\u003eintroduces 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeather Alexander has written numerous books for children and young adults including previous titles in this series, \u003ci\u003eA Child's Introduction to the World, A Child's Introduction to Greek Mythology, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eA Child's Introduction to Art. \u003c\/i\u003eShe is a former book editor living in Los Angeles, CA.\u003cbr\u003e Meredith Hamilton has illustration the previous eight books in the Child's Intro series. Her other illustration work includes apps for children, cookbooks, and Steuben glass. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 10.1 x 9.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 14, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42685248176191,"sku":"9780316311366","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/20034fb62638d4276e5233155569b27c.webp?v=1764970380","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/a-childs-introduction-to-natural-history-the-story-of-our-living-earth-from-amazing-animals-and-plants-to-fascinating-fossils-and-gems-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}