The wonders of nature
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New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2019.
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Published
New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2019.
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Book
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224 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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English
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"Unearth the stories behind the natural world 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."-- provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Hoare, B., Long, D. (., & Rizza, A. (2019). The wonders of nature (First American edition.). DK Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hoare, Ben, Daniel (Illustrator), Long and Angela, Rizza. 2019. The Wonders of Nature. DK Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hoare, Ben, Daniel (Illustrator), Long and Angela, Rizza. The Wonders of Nature DK Publishing, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Hoare, Ben,, Daniel (Illustrator) Long, and Angela Rizza. The Wonders of Nature First American edition., DK Publishing, 2019.
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