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Nature's treasures
2021
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Nature is bursting with objects that are beautiful, useful, and intriguing. But where do they come from-- and what are they for? Hoare helps readers discover natural objects that have amazing tales to tell. From a delicate bird's feather to a glittering rock from space, readers will marvel at minerals forged through time, ingenious structures made by nature, and remarkable features that help animals and plants to survive and thrive. -- - (Baker & Taylor)

Reveal extraordinary stories form nature by best-selling author Ben Hoare with this awe-inspiring animal book for curious kids aged 6-8.

The world is filled with curious objects made by plants,animals, and even by the Earth itself. The wonder of wildlife is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. Nature’s Treasures 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 more than 100 intriguing items from the natural world and discover the stories behind them. Whether it’s learning how bristly mouths help huge whales capture tiny animals, how minute scales make butterflies shine in the sunlight, or how studying a leaf skeleton can tell us how it transports food, children can learn all sorts of fun animal facts from the storybook descriptions.

Arranged into four chapters: Animals; Plants, fungi, and algae; Minerals and rocks, and Made by nature, objects are shown with truly stunning photography and colourful illustrations to help kids understand the science behind them. The lively descriptions by best-selling nature writer Ben Hoare explore the remarkable tales of each item and all are packed with fascinating information. Nature’s Treasures 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 unique and intriguing approach to exploring nature
- Reveal remarkable features of plants and animals, the nests and structures they make
- Uncover more than 100 amazing individual objects found in the natural world

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

Nature’s Treasures
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 The Wonders of Nature 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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Table of Contents

Introduction 4(2)
Nature's treasures 6(2)
Noticing nature 8(4)
ANIMALS
Bird egg
12(2)
Bird eggs
14(2)
Hatching turtle
16(2)
Mermaid's purse
18(2)
Frog spawn
20(2)
Feather
22(2)
Feathers
24(2)
Dragonfly wings
26(2)
Butterfly scale
28(2)
Shed snakeskin
30(2)
Alpaca wool
32(2)
Fish scale
34(2)
Scallop shell
36(2)
Shells
38(2)
Giant shell
40(2)
Coral skeleton
42(2)
Cicada case
44(2)
Chrysalis
46(2)
Sea urchin test
48(2)
Invertebrate skeletons
50(2)
Wolf skeleton
52(2)
Vertebrate skeletons
54(2)
Antlers
56(2)
Squid beak
58(2)
Elephant tooth
60(2)
Teeth
62(2)
Shark teeth
64(2)
Baleen
66(2)
Keratin
68(2)
Puffin beak
70(2)
Beaks
72(4)
PLANTS, FUNGI, AND ALGAE
Fall leaf
76(2)
Leaf skeleton
78(2)
Leaves
80(2)
Cactus spines
82(2)
Potato
84(2)
Oak gall
86(2)
Eucalyptus bark
88(2)
Flower
90(2)
Flowers
92(2)
Pollinator at work
94(2)
Pollen grain
96(2)
Cotton boll
98(2)
Cocoa pod
100(2)
Fruits
102(2)
Burdock burr
104(2)
Pine cone
106(2)
Thistledown
108(2)
Chestnut
110(2)
Seeds
112(2)
Sprouting seed
114(2)
Tumbleweed
116(2)
Paper lantern case
118(2)
Toadstool
120(2)
Bladder wrack
122(4)
MINERALS AND ROCKS
Diamond
126(2)
Gems
128(2)
Geode
130(2)
Snowflake
132(2)
Amber
134(2)
Oyster pearl
136(2)
Pyrite
138(2)
Metal ores
140(2)
Coal
142(2)
Chalk
144(2)
Flint
146(2)
Obsidian
148(2)
Volcanic rocks
150(2)
Volcanic eruption
152(2)
Petrified wood
154(2)
Fossil
156(2)
Fossils
158(2)
Fulgurite
160(2)
Meteorite
162(4)
MADE BY NATURE
Honeycomb
166(2)
Songbird nest
168(2)
Bird nests
170(2)
Paper wasp nest
172(2)
Potter wasp pot
174(2)
Caddisfly case
176(2)
Dung beetle ball
178(2)
Owl pellet
180(2)
Spider web
182(2)
Ambergris
184(2)
Glossary 186(2)
Index 188(4)
Acknowledgments 192

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