Penguin Random House Books|Montessori Inspired < The Wonders of Nature

Open the door to wonder and explore the abundance of curious objects such as amazing rocks and minerals, microscopic life, plants, animals and more. Young readers will love exploringThe Wonders of Naturethrough this stunning nature encyclopedia filled with reference pages packed with fascinating information.Budding naturalistswill be deeply engaged as theylearn about this collection of 100 remarkable items from the natural world, from orchids to opals and lichens to lizards and so much more! Each plant, animal, and rock is shownthrough illustrations and photographs,providing children an opportunity to poreover the detailed close-up images.

Told in a storybook style,thedescriptions encourage kids to discover the myths and legends surrounding both organisms and gemstones, as well as key facts about their natural history. Find out how the prowling jaguar uses spots to avoid being spotted, why a sticky sundew means big trouble for insects, and what on Earth a radiolarian is.

The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text bring to light the wonders of nature, makingit ideal forcurious children aged 6-9 who love to spot things when exploring outside and want to learn more about thebeautiful and mysterious natural world.