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A Child's Introduction To The World: Geography, Cultures, and People - From the Grand Canyon to the Great Wall of China

Hardback

Main Details

Title A Child's Introduction To The World: Geography, Cultures, and People - From the Grand Canyon to the Great Wall of China
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Heather Alexander
By (author) Meredith Hamilton
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:96
Dimensions(mm): Height 258,Width 260
ISBN/Barcode 9781579128326
ClassificationsDewey:910
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc
Imprint Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc
Publication Date 26 May 2010
Publication Country United States

Description

Starting with the basics hemispheres, latitude and longitude, continental drift, map notation, landforms, population density, and more the book gives kids a solid foundation to begin exploring world geography. Each section profiles a different continent, including climates and biomes (tundra, grasslands, etc.), mountain ranges and bodies of water, people and cultures, governments and industries, wildlife, and much more. And sidebars throughout offer biographies of explorers, fun facts, and projects kids can do with parents or on their own. The book also includes a pop-up paper globe and reusable stickers. With 150 charming, original watercolor illustrations, A CHILD'S INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD is an entertaining and comprehensive overview of our fascinating planet.

Author Biography

Heather Alexander (Author) Heather Alexander has written numerous books for children and young adults 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 is a former book editor and lives in Basking Ridge, NJ. 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. Meredith Hamilton (Author) Meredith Hamilton graduated from Brown University and has an MFA from the School of Visual Arts. Formerly an art director at Newsweek and Time, she illustrated the previous six books in the Child's Introduction series, among other books, and her work can be found in magazines and animations as well. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and three children.Laura Lee is currently producing a U.S. tour of the Russian Classical Ballet. She is the author of The Encyclopedia of Aggravation and The Elvis Impersonation Kit, both available from Black Dog & Leventhal.