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

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 throug...