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224 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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English
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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 illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. The storybook descriptions let you discover...
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224 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
Español
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"Descubre el maravilloso mundo de la naturaleza y déjate sorprender por los minerales y las rocas, los organismos microscópicos, las plantas y los animales de la Tierra. Desde los ópalos hasta las orquídeas y desde los tapires hasta los tritones, en este bonito libro encontrás algunas de las joyas más preciadas del mundo natural. Cada página te muestra una fantástica fotografía y deliciosas ilustraciones, así como datos e historias que no...
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191 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
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. -- adapted from...
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