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The Wonders of Nature

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A compendium of 100 remarkable items from the natural world — from orchids to opals, lichens to lizards — each shown both photographically and illustrated, with storybook descriptions revealing the myths, legends and key facts behind plants, animals, rocks and minerals. Discover how a jaguar's spots help it avoid being spotted, why a sticky sundew means trouble for insects, and what on Earth a radiolarian is.

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  • Format: Hardback
  • ISBN: 9780241386217
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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Scarlett M. ★★★★★

The dual presentation of each entry—real photos side by side with illustrations—makes flipping through feel like exploring a tiny museum. I’ve already lost an evening to the lichen section alone, and the storybook prose makes even the common lizard read like a legend.

Adam X. ★★★★★

My kids have been glued to the illustrated page on opals, asking me to read the storybook description over and over. The mix of photos and drawings really brings each natural wonder to life in a way a typical encyclopedia never could.

Michael D. ★★★★★

I bought this as a gift for my niece, and the combination of real photos and illustrations for each entry makes it feel so much more engaging than a standard encyclopedia. The descriptions are short enough to hold her attention but packed with fascinating details about things like opals and orchids.