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Wonders of nature : explorations in the world of birds, insects and fish

Guiraud, Florence, 1957- author, illustrator, Kelly, Paul (Translator)

2018

Overview

A stunningly illustrated treasury of animals, this book will entrance and delight young children interested in the world of nature. Bright-eyed birds, evanescent butterflies, tropical fish and other pleasures await the readers of this large format book that will appeal to young children's curiosity about the natural world. Reminiscent of the watercolors of Ernst Haeckel, John James Audubon, and Maria Sibylla Merian, these charming and expertly rendered pictures of birds, insects, and fish will provide hours of exploration. Presented in double-page spreads, interspersed with informative texts, Guiraud's illustrations capture the wondrous beauty that populates our oceans, forests, and fields. Her expressive illustrations create a sense of intimacy and empathy with the natural world and their exquisite detail rewards close investigation. Certain to captivate both children and adults, this magnificent book will instill in its readers a connection to the world around them and ignite a sense of wonder about all living things.

• Publisher: Prestel
• Subject: Birds Juvenile literature. / Insects Juvenile literature. / Fishes Juvenile literature. / Nature Juvenile literature. / Animals Juvenile literature. / Birds. / Insects. / Fishes. / Nature. / Animals.
• ISBN: 379137365X, 9783791373652

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
QL49.G89513 2018	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE