Nature's Treasures: Tales Of More Than 100 Extraordinary Objects From Nature (DK Treasures)

Written by best-selling author Ben Hoare, Nature's Treasures: Tales Of More Than 100 Extraordinary Objects From Nature (DK Treasures) invites curious readers aged 6–8 to explore the natural world through an encyclopaedia-style collection of objects made by animals, plants and even the Earth itself.

Across more than 100 featured items, the book pairs storybook-style descriptions with reference pages packed with information. Young readers can discover how bristly mouths help huge whales capture tiny animals, how minute scales make butterflies shine in sunlight, and what a leaf skeleton can reveal about transporting food.

Key details

• Nature encyclopaedia for children aged 6–8
• By best-selling nature writer Ben Hoare
• Features stories and facts about more than 100 objects from the natural world
• Organised into four chapters: Animals; Plants, fungi, and algae; Minerals and rocks; Made by nature
• Includes photography and colourful illustrations
• Part of the Anthology series

Synopsis

The world is filled with curious objects created by wildlife and natural processes. This book presents a tour of the planet through everyday-but-remarkable items, explained with simple text and lively descriptions.

With stunning photography and illustrations, it helps children understand the science behind what they see when exploring outside, while uncovering the stories behind nature’s treasures.