The world is filled with curious objects made by plants, animals, and
even by the Earth itself. Dive into this collection of more than 100
intriguing items from the natural world and discover the stories behind
them.
Learn how huge whales eat tiny animals from looking at their bristly
teeth, why butterflies shine and glitter in the sunlight from seeing
their minute wing scales, how plants transport water and food around
from examining a delicate leaf skeleton, and what makes every snowflake
unique from admiring their miniature, branching crystals of ice. Birds'
eggs, a lump of coal, a glass sponge skeleton, a cacao pod, a mermaid's
purse, a fossil human footprint, an ear of corn, a pine cone, an owl
pellet, and a chrysalis--all tell a story. Arranged by animal,
vegetable, or mineral, objects are shown with truly stunning photography
and colorful illustrations to help explain the science behind them. The
lively descriptions by best-selling nature writer Ben Hoare explore the
remarkable tales behind each item and all are packed with information.
Nature's Treasure takes you on a tour of the Earth through the things
made by nature. This book is for every inquisitive child who loves to
spot objects when exploring outside and wants to know more about the
wonderful and mysterious natural world.