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Weird and wonderful nature, tales of more than 100 unique animals, plants, and phenomena, written by Ben Hoare ; illustrated by Kaley McKean

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Weird and wonderful nature

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written by Ben Hoare ; illustrated by Kaley McKean

tales of more than 100 unique animals, plants, and phenomena

Enjoy more than 100 extraordinary stories of unusual species, behaviors, and objects all told by author Ben Hoare. Why do Mexican jumping beans jump? How do sea cucumbers defend themselves? What causes the northern lights? This book is filled with facts about the most surprising and curious plants, animals, rocks, and phenomena in nature. Children aged 7-9 can read stories of more than one hundred unique animals, plants and phenomena and learn about the weird and wonderful side of the natural world. Weird and Wonderful Nature is the third installment of the DK Treasure's series, exploring the many bizarre animals and plants that are uniquely adapted to their way of life. This fascinating nature book for kids offers: Facts from a range of topics, from animals to plants and rocks to natural phenomena, that are guaranteed to wow adults and children alike. Large photographs that show each species or item in incredible detail, with diagrams help to support understanding. A gold foil cover and beautiful illustrations, making this book an ideal gift for young nature lovers. In Weird and Wonderful Nature, Ben Hoare's friendly, informative explanations are paired with photographs and charming illustrations to make sure every page captivates the imagination, while a glossary and index help to navigate the chapters. The third title by best selling author Ben Hoare, after Nature's Treasures and The Secret World of Plants, this is the ideal gift book series that will be treasured for years to come

Introduction -- Discovering nature -- Species. Zombie anti fungus; Devil's fingers; Fungi; Rainbow plant; Dragon's blood tree; Tilting trees; Ghost plant; Plants; Fabulous flower; Feather star; Siphonophore; Immortal jellyfish; Sea cucumber; Swimming snail; Fungus gnat; Glowing life; Glowing sea; Leaf insect; Camouflage; Brazilian jewel tarantula; Horseshoe crab; Colourful crustaceans; Deep-sea anglerfish; Deep-sea species; Sunfish; Flatfish; Blind cave fish; Horn shark; Eggs; Axolotl; See-through frog; Shoebill; Beaks; Aardvark; Pink fairy armadillo; Star-nosed mole; Noses -- Behaviour. Resurrecting plant; Jumping beans; Octopus in disguise; Poo armour; Cooking spider; Spider barricade; Dancing spider; Dancing; Boxing crab; Waving crab; Fish slime factory; Pregnant male seahose; Hatching from skin; Frozen frog; Skin-eating amphibian; Hot-footed hopper; Snake playing dead; Blood-squirting lizard; Displaying bird; Threat displays; Pom-pom caterpillar; Blood-sipping bird; Inflating seal; Inflating animals; Leaping lemur; Larva-fishing lemur -- Phenomena. Fused flower; Spotty plains; Male and female; Magnetic termite mound; Shared webs; Changing sex; Albinism; Different colours; Hybrid animal; Hair ice; Icy plates; Lenticular cloud; Green glow -- Earth. Stromatolite; Rock formations; Pink sand; Golden fossil; Moonstone; Rocks and minerals; Colossal crystals; Hydrothermal vent -- Weird but true! -- Glossary

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Tales of more than 100 unique animals, plants, and phenomenaTales of more than one hundred unique animals, plants, and phenomena