Uncover aweinspiring stories behind the natural world with this nature book for curious kids aged 68.The world is filled with curious objects such as amazing rocks and minerals microscopic life plants animals and more. The wonders of wildlife are so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn The Wonders of Nature is a stunning nature encyclopedia for young readers to explore with reference pages packed with fascinating information little learners will be captivated as they dive into 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 shown both photographically and illustrated and children will love poring over the detailed closeup images.The storybook descriptions let you 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.