Product Description
by Laura Baker (Author), Alex Foster (Illustrator), Anne Rooney (Contribution by)
Young readers can take their first step in a lifelong love of the natural world with this introduction to biology, presented in a wonderful jacketed hardback format with full-color illustrations.
This inspirational book is packed with clear and engaging explanations of the natural world and the science behind it, accompanied by beautiful full-color illustrations. Supporting STEM learning, this book is an ideal supplement to school education as it covers many core topics in an entertaining and easy-to-understand way. Big new concepts pop off the page thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic text. Kids will relish sharing them with friends and family Young readers will love exploring exhilarating new ideas about:- The human body and its organs
- Animals, plants, and other living things
- The microscopic universe of cells
- Ecology and biodiversity Perfect for readers aged 8-12. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern style.
Author Biography
Laura Baker is an acclaimed children's author and editor who has written a number of children's books on animals and the environment, including Into the Land of Dinosaurs and Planet Greta! She has worked for many top publishers, including Hodder, Scholastic and Oxford University Press. Laura grew up in Canada but now lives in a lovely coastal town in South Wales with her husband, two sons and big basset hound dog.
Alex Foster is an award-winning illustrator based in Margate, UK, who specialises in map and children's illustration. In 2015 he won the World Illustration Award from the Association of Illustrators. He has worked for many top brands, including Penguin Random House, English Heritage and the Roald Dahl Literary Estate.
Number of Pages: 128
Dimensions: 0.55 x 11.25 x 9.25 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: July 15, 2021
