A versatile find that works for any occasion.

• Heather Alexander (Author), Meredith Hamilton (Illustrator)
• Hardcover: 96 pages
• 10.38" x 0.63" x 10.38"
• Ages: 8 to 12
• Grade Level: 3 to 7

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.

The kind of find thats a subtle game-changer.