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The wonders of nature / by Ben Hoare

The wonders of nature / by Ben Hoare
wonders of nature /
This compendium of amazing rocks and minerals, microscopic life, plants, and animals will wow children and many adults too. With 100 remarkable items from the natural world, from orchids to opals and lichens to lizards, everyone will find something to be captivated by. Each plant, animal, and rock is shown both photographically and as an illustration, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. The storybook descriptions let you discover the myths and legends surrounding both organisms and gemstones, as well as key facts about their natural history. Find out how the prowling jaguar uses spots to avoid being spotted, why a sticky sundew means big trouble for insects, and what on Earth a radiolarian is. This beautiful treasury lets you find the things that interest you and uncover new favourites along the way. With reference pages packed with information you'll go away knowing something you didn't before, and you'll return time and again.

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Record Number 623816
ISBN 9780241386217
Author Hoare, Ben author.
Title The wonders of nature / by Ben Hoare
Publication details London, UK : Dorling Kindersley, 2019.
Pagination etc. 224 pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cm.
Summary Note This compendium of amazing rocks and minerals, microscopic life, plants, and animals will wow children and many adults too. With 100 remarkable items from the natural world, from orchids to opals and lichens to lizards, everyone will find something to be captivated by. Each plant, animal, and rock is shown both photographically and as an illustration, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. The storybook descriptions let you discover the myths and legends surrounding both organisms and gemstones, as well as key facts about their natural history. Find out how the prowling jaguar uses spots to avoid being spotted, why a sticky sundew means big trouble for insects, and what on Earth a radiolarian is. This beautiful treasury lets you find the things that interest you and uncover new favourites along the way. With reference pages packed with information you'll go away knowing something you didn't before, and you'll return time and again.
Subject Rocks -- Juvenile Literature
Minerals
Microorganisms
Plants
Animals
Earth sciences
Natural history
Nature
Added Entry Rizza, Angela illustrator.
Long, Daniel illustrator.
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