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This collection of amazing animals, plants, rocks and minerals, and microorganisms will wow children and adults alike. 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 illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images.
Discover how the dragon blood tree got its name, why a sundew means big trouble for insects, and what on Earth a radiolarian is. The storybook descriptions let you discover the myths and legends surrounding both organisms and gemstones, as well as key facts about their natural history. From orchids to opals and lichens to lizards, this beautiful treasury lets you find the things that interest you and uncover new favorites along the way. Explore some of the myths and stories surrounding both organisms and gemstones, as well as key facts about their natural history. With reference pages packed with information you'll go away knowing something you didn't before, even if you return time and again.
A beautiful gift for children who can't get enough of nature, The Wonders of Nature: A Treasury is perfect for kids to explore by themselves or for bedtime stories.
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781465493835
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PDF ebook
- ISBN: 9781465493842
- File size: 194609 KB
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Languages
- English
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- Lexile® Measure: 950
- Text Difficulty: 5-6
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Reviews
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September 15, 2019
Grades 3-6 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.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2019, American Library Association.) -
September 27, 2019
Gr 2-5-This book is arranged in sections: rocks and minerals, microscopic life, plants, and animals. Each section contains a variety of examples within these categories. It is unclear how the entries were chosen beyond the four broad categories; however, young readers looking for trivia on the natural world will enjoy the selections. The combined photography and illustrations are eye-catching, and the two-page spread for each entry will appeal to young readers. The gilded edges and attractive cover will make it an easy choice for face-out or coffee table displays. VERDICT While not particularly helpful for research purposes, young readers with an interest in the world around them will heartily enjoy this title. A suggested purchase for most collections, and a good choice for those needing a gift for young naturalists. -Ellen Conlin, Naperville Public Library, IL
Copyright 2019 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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