{"product_id":"9780316311366","title":"A Child's Introduction to Natural History: The Story of Our Living EarthA-From Amazing Animals and Plants to Fascinating Fossils and Gems","description":"\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.\u003cbr\u003eHighlighting 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\u003eAlso 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47019968069872,"sku":"9780316311366","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780316311366_p0.jpg?v=1763680860","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780316311366","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}