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The wonders of nature
2019
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Uncover awe-inspiring stories behind the natural world with this nature book for curious kids aged 7-9. The world is filled with curious objects such as amazing rocks and minerals, microscopic life, plants, animals and more. The wonders of wildlife are so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn! The Wonders of Nature is a stunning nature encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they dive into this collection of 100 remarkable items from the natural world, from orchids to opals and lichens to lizards and so much more! Each plant, animal, and rock is shown both photographically and illustrated, 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. The Wonders of Nature takes you on a tour of our planet through commonplace-but-incredible objects made by nature itself. The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed a light on the wonders of nature and wildlife, making this book ideal for inquisitive children aged 7-9 who loves to spot things when exploring outside and wants to know more about the wonderful and mysterious natural world. Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they: - Explore 100 minerals, plants, and animals each with a stunning photographs and illustrations - Reveal fun facts in visual index guides that provide key reference information - Uncover captivating information on the natural history and mythology of a variety of nature’s wonders This nature encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook style text with out of this world illustrations which makes it a fantastic nature book for children who are obsessed with wildlife and the natural world. Encourage young readers to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 7-9 to enjoy for hours on end, whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn. Explore the vastness of space by uncovering: -Stunning Jacket Detail: gold foil, holographic foil & metallic gold edges -Striking photography & illustrations inside -A beautiful book for the whole family to treasure -A quality gift to be passed down through the generations More in the Series The Wonder’s of Nature is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with Nature’s Treasures or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life.

- (Dk Pub)

Uncover awe-inspiring stories behind the natural world with this nature book for curious kids aged 6-8.

The world is filled with curious objects such as amazing rocks and minerals, microscopic life, plants, animals and more. The wonders of wildlife are so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn! The Wonders of Nature is a stunning nature encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they dive into this collection of 100 remarkable
items from the natural world, from orchids to opals and lichens to lizards and so much more! Each plant, animal, and rock is shown both photographically and illustrated, 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. The Wonders of Nature takes you on a tour of our planet through commonplace-but-incredible objects made by nature itself. The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed a light on the wonders of nature and wildlife, making this book ideal for inquisitive children aged 6-8 who loves to spot things when exploring outside and wants to know more about the wonderful and mysterious natural world.

Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they:

- Explore 100 minerals, plants, and animals each with a stunning photographs and illustrations
- Reveal fun facts in visual index guides that provide key reference information
- Uncover captivating information on the natural history and mythology of a variety of nature’s wonders

This nature encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook style text with out of this world illustrations which makes it a fantastic nature book for children who are obsessed with wildlife and the natural world. Encourage young readers to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 6-8 to enjoy for hours on end, whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn.

Explore the vastness of space by uncovering:

-Stunning Jacket Detail: gold foil, holographic foil & metallic gold edges
-Striking photography & illustrations inside
-A beautiful book for the whole family to treasure
-A quality gift to be passed down through the generations

More in the Series

The Wonder’s of Nature is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with Nature’s Treasures or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life. - (Penguin Putnam)

Author Biography

Ben Hoare is an editor and author of books on nature and natural history, including Eyewitness: Endangered Animals, Trees and Leaves, and Pond Life. A fellow of the Zoological Society of London, his work can also be seen published in BBC Wildlife and Birdlife magazines, and on several BBC websites. - (Penguin Putnam)

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Booklist Reviews

This book is a treat from its gold-embossed cover and gilded pages to the stunning photographs detailing each "wonder" it contains. It's an edifying celebration of earthly objects and life, divided into four broad categories: Rocks and Minerals, Microscopic Life, Plants, and Animals. In a departure from DK's usual glossy, magazine-like layouts, this book is simple and spacious. Topical two-page spreads, printed on heavy matte paper, offer readers a full-page, magnified photo; a concise paragraph or two of interesting information; and an artistic rendering of the object, plant, or animal being discussed. Rocks and Minerals presents the Mohs scale of hardness, followed by a sampling of minerals, gemstones, rocks, and fossils. Microscopic Life zooms in on minuscule life-forms, from diatoms to water bears. Artistic photography captures the unexpected beauty of plants like the corpse flower and a vibrant pink tumbleweed. The Animals section presents simple invertebrates through complex mammals. This is a wonderful choice for browsers and those curious about nature. A concluding visual guide also serves as an index for the book's many wonders. Grades 3-6. Copyright 2019 Booklist Reviews.

Table of Contents

Rocks and minerals
4(28)
Gold
6(2)
Desert rose
8(2)
Malachite
10(2)
Fluorite
12(2)
Opal
14(2)
Turquoise
16(2)
Pyrite
18(2)
Corundum
20(2)
Pumice
22(2)
Sandstone
24(2)
Marble
26(2)
Fossil
28(2)
Amber
30(2)
Microscopic life
32(26)
Coccolithophore
34(2)
Kelp
36(2)
Diatom
38(2)
Sea sparkle
40(2)
Radiolarian
42(2)
Star sand
44(2)
Green alga
46(2)
Ameba
48(2)
Toadstool
50(2)
Lichen
52(2)
Water bear
54(2)
Copepod
56(2)
Plants
58(78)
Liverwort
60(2)
Spike moss
62(2)
Fern
64(2)
Ginkgo
66(2)
Giant sequoia
68(2)
Water lily
70(2)
Magnolia
72(2)
Lily
74(2)
Orchid
76(2)
Iris
78(2)
Dragon's blood tree
80(2)
Palm
82(2)
Travelers tree
84(2)
Bromeliad
86(2)
Papyrus
88(2)
Bamboo
90(2)
Poppy
92(2)
Protea
94(2)
Houseleek
96(2)
Acacia
98(2)
Rose
100(2)
Fig
102(2)
Nettle
104(2)
Mangrove
106(2)
Passion flower
108(2)
Corpse flower
110(2)
Gum tree
112(2)
Maple
114(2)
Baobab
116(2)
Sundew
118(2)
Pitcher plant
120(2)
Tumbleweed
122(2)
Living stone
124(2)
Cactus
126(2)
Ghost plant
128(2)
Sunflower
130(2)
Dandelion
132(2)
Sea holly
134(2)
Animals
136(78)
Sponge
138(2)
Coral
140(2)
Man-of-war
142(2)
Flatworm
144(2)
Worm
146(2)
Giant clam
148(2)
Snail
150(2)
Nautilus
152(2)
Tarantula
154(2)
Millipede
156(2)
Lobster
158(2)
Bumblebee
160(2)
Sea urchin
162(2)
Whale shark
164(2)
Porcupine fish
166(2)
Newt
168(2)
Frog
170(2)
Terrapin
172(2)
Lizard
174(2)
Rattlesnake
176(2)
Gharial
178(2)
Cassowary
180(2)
Duck
182(2)
Pigeon
184(2)
Heron
186(2)
Eagle
188(2)
Woodpecker
190(2)
Weaver bird
192(2)
Echidna
194(2)
Wombat
196(2)
Armadillo
198(2)
Manatee
200(2)
Chimpanzee
202(2)
Bat
204(2)
Jaguar
206(2)
Brown bear
208(2)
Tapir
210(2)
Saiga
212(2)
Glossary 214(2)
Visual guide 216(8)
Acknowledgments 224

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