A Child's Introduction books in order

A Child's Introduction is a fourteen-book educational series by Heather Alexander covering topics from poetry and mythology to space exploration and jazz for young readers.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 A Child’s Introduction to Poetry - Rivised and updated 2003 Heather Alexander Buy
2 A Child’s Introduction to the Night Sky 2004 Heather Alexander Buy
3 A Child’s Introduction to Greek Mythology 2011 Heather Alexander Buy
4 A Child’s Introduction to Art 2014 Heather Alexander Buy
5 A Child’s Introduction to Natural History 2016 Heather Alexander Buy
6 A Child’s Introduction to African American History 2018 Heather Alexander Buy
7 A Child’s Introduction to Norse Mythology 2018 Heather Alexander Buy
8 A Child’s Introduction to the Orchestra 2019 Heather Alexander Buy
9 A Child’s Introduction to Ballet 2020 Heather Alexander Buy
10 A Child’s Introduction to Egyptology 2021 Heather Alexander Buy
11 A Child’s Introduction to the Environment 2021 Heather Alexander Buy
12 A Child’s Introduction to the Nutcracker 2021 Heather Alexander Buy
13 A Child’s Introduction to Space Exploration 2022 Heather Alexander Buy
14 A Child’s Introduction to Jazz 2022 Heather Alexander Buy

The A Child’s Introduction series by Heather Alexander is an educational collection that spans fourteen books, beginning with A Child’s Introduction to Poetry in 2003 and continuing through A Child’s Introduction to Jazz in 2022. Each book covers a different subject, from Greek mythology and art to ballet, the night sky, and space exploration.

The series is a long-running and well-regarded resource for parents and educators looking for age-appropriate introductions to complex topics. Alexander has kept the series going for nearly two decades, adding new subjects as the years go on.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the A Child's Introduction series?

There are fourteen books in the A Child’s Introduction series, published between 2003 and 2022.

What is the first book in the A Child's Introduction series?

The first book in the A Child’s Introduction series is A Child’s Introduction to Poetry - Rivised and updated, published in 2003.

What age range is the A Child's Introduction series designed for?

The series is generally aimed at children ages 8 to 12, though some volumes work for younger or older readers depending on the subject. The books are detailed enough to be informative but accessible enough for independent reading.

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