A Child's Introduction to the World: Geography, Cultures, and People--From the Grand Canyon to the Great Wall of China (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781579128326)

Readers ages 9 to 12 will travel around the globe, from Greenland to Tasmania, learning the locations and characteristics of continents, countries, and states and provinces in this lively introduction to our world, its geography, culture, and people.

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: Heather Alexander
ISBN-10: 1579128327
ISBN-13: 9781579128326
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Language: English
Published: 05/26/2010
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 10.28h x 9.90w x 0.90d
Award: Moonbeam Children's Book Award - Gold Medal Winner

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 04/15/2010

About the 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 living in Los Angeles, CA.
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.