Explanatorium of Nature

Where the Wonders of the World are Revealed

Author DK
Hardcover
$32.99 US
9.56"W x 11.44"H x 1.06"D  
On sale Sep 17, 2024 | 360 Pages | 9780593844977
Grades 6-8
Get closer to nature than you've ever been before with this guide to our wonderful world.

Marvel at the breathtaking photography showcasing flora and fauna in the most incredible, intricate detail in this nature-packed guide for children aged 9+. This unputdownable book is a guaranteed favorite for animal lovers, nature enthusiasts, and budding wildlife experts everywhere.

This impressive nature book for kids offers:

- An exciting nature guide, organized by the different types; the basics of life, micro-organisms and fungi, plants, simple animals, invertebrates, reptiles, birds, mammals, and entire ecosystems.
- A focus on bright and annotated images, with text completely stripped back.
- A breakdown of how nature and wildlife works, with exciting facts and detailed diagrams.

From ants to elephants, the animal kingdom is explored and explained in this extraordinary encyclopedia that puts you at the heart of the action. See the tiny spines on a stinging nettle, and observe the secret suckers on an iguana's feet. The mysteries of the natural world are displayed with cross-sections, macro, and electron microscope images.
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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Get closer to nature than you've ever been before with this guide to our wonderful world.

Marvel at the breathtaking photography showcasing flora and fauna in the most incredible, intricate detail in this nature-packed guide for children aged 9+. This unputdownable book is a guaranteed favorite for animal lovers, nature enthusiasts, and budding wildlife experts everywhere.

This impressive nature book for kids offers:

- An exciting nature guide, organized by the different types; the basics of life, micro-organisms and fungi, plants, simple animals, invertebrates, reptiles, birds, mammals, and entire ecosystems.
- A focus on bright and annotated images, with text completely stripped back.
- A breakdown of how nature and wildlife works, with exciting facts and detailed diagrams.

From ants to elephants, the animal kingdom is explored and explained in this extraordinary encyclopedia that puts you at the heart of the action. See the tiny spines on a stinging nettle, and observe the secret suckers on an iguana's feet. The mysteries of the natural world are displayed with cross-sections, macro, and electron microscope images.

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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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