Books by Aina Bestard
How Our Solar System Began
by Aina Bestard & translated by Matthew Clarke
By the same author who wrote and illustrated How Life on Earth Began, this is a beautifully produced book about our solar system, its planetary orbits and the unique and fascinating worlds of each planet and their moons. The large illustrations pay tribute to the graphic style of prints from a time before sophisticated equipment for studying space was available. A gorgeous nonfiction book with scientific contributions by ALMA (Atacama Large Millimeter/Submillimeter Array) and Dr. Antonio Hales at the ALMA Observatory.
Ages 8-12
How Life on Earth Began
by Aina Bestard & translated by Matthew Clarke
An exquisitely produced nonfiction book that gives an overview of the evolution of life on earth through fossils and dinosaurs to the first humans. Each time period is given its due, without going into much detail. It is good to see a comprehensive book for children about prehistory which is not limited to dinosaurs. The illustration style, depicting many lost landscapes and fascinating extinct creatures, pays homage to 19th century scientific engravings.
Ages 7-12
Interviews where books by Aina Bestard were recommended
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Birds: Explore Their Extraordinary World
Miranda Krestovnikoff, Angela Harding (illustrator) -
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Glow: The Wild Wonders of Bioluminescence
Jennifer N. R. Smith, Dr. Edith Widder (consultant) -
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Mountain of Fire: Into the Heart of Volcanoes
Julie Roberge, Aless MC (illustrator), translated by Charles Simard -
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Ben Rothery's Deadly and Dangerous Animals
by Ben Rothery -
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Botanicum
by Kathy Willis & Katie Scott (illustrator)
Beautiful Science Books for 9-12 Year Olds, recommended by Our Children's Editor
Beautiful Science Books for 9-12 Year Olds, recommended by Our Children's Editor
Nonfiction books for 9-12 year olds can be just as fun for adults as for kids, especially when they are beautifully illustrated. Here, our Children’s Editor picks science books for 9-12 year olds that are not only informative, but also beautiful works of art.
