Bertha Morris Parker (born January 15, 1898, in Chicago, Illinois) was a renowned American author and naturalist known for her expertise in natural history. With a passionate dedication to the environment and wildlife, she contributed significantly to public understanding and appreciation of nature through her engaging writing and educational efforts.
This set of sixteen volumes, with entries from aardvark to zoos and over 6,000 color illustrations, is "especially designed for young grade school children."