Heather Alexander
Heather Alexander has written numerous books for children, including previous titles in this series, A Child’s Introduction to the World, A Child’s Introduction to Greek Mythology, and A Child’s Introduction to Art. She has also written Who Is Hillary Clinton? and the fiction series The Amazing Stardust Friends. She is a former children’s book editor and lives in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
MFOB FEATURED BOOK: A Child’s Introduction to Natural History: The Story of Our Living Earth–From Amazing Animals and Plants to Fascinating Fossils and Gems
This entertaining and educational book introduces readers ages 6 to 12 to the fascinating wonders of our natural world and highlights every kingdom of life–plants, bacteria, mammals, birds, amphibians, insects, rocks and minerals. Kids can explore geology; prehistoric times, including fossils and dinosaurs; how animals move and fly; evolution; biomes; and more. Illustrated sidebars throughout offer biographies of naturalists, such as Charles Darwin, Mary Anning, and Charles Henry Turner, as well as fun, hands-on projects.
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