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The wild wonders of Earth’s phenomena
Series: Wild Wonders
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Using luminous HUV printing, Bang immerses readers in the awe-inspiring phenomena of the natural world. In this follow-up to the highly acclaimed Glow, award-winning illustrator Jennifer N. R. Smith takes us on a breathtaking tour of the planet's most astonishing natural phenomena - from explosive volcanoes...
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Using luminous HUV printing, Bang immerses readers in the awe-inspiring phenomena of the natural world.
In this follow-up to the highly acclaimed Glow, award-winning illustrator Jennifer N. R. Smith takes us on a breathtaking tour of the planet's most astonishing natural phenomena - from explosive volcanoes and geysers to dancing lights in the night sky.
The Earth may seem solid and stationary but deep beneath its surface it is constantly changing, twisting, and transforming. Its unbridled power is what generates surreal natural phenomena and dramatic landscapes, as well as devastating natural disasters.
In this lavishly illustrated book, young readers will discover the explosive power of volcanoes, a cave filled with giant crystals, a hot spring pool filled with bathing snow monkeys, dinosaurs hidden between layers of rock, and an incredible ecosystem that can survive the boiling hot waters around hydrothermal vents. They will also learn about extreme weather and incredible optical phenomena, including auroras, light pillars, and sun dogs.
Hyper-detailed, glorious, and awe-inspiring in and of itself, this book will inspire young earth scientists to see the wonder in the world around them.
Series: Wild Wonders
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Bang
Using luminous HUV printing, Bang immerses readers in the awe-inspiring phenomena of the natural world. In this follow-up to the highly acclaimed Glow, award-winning illustrator Jennifer N. R. Smith takes us on a breathtaking tour of the planet's most astonishing natural phenomena - from explosive volcanoes and geysers to dancing lights in the night sky. The Earth may seem solid...Hardback$3400Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid September -
Glow
The astonishing phenomenon of bioluminescence is brought to life in vivid detail by medical illustrator Jennifer N. R. Smith. The natural world is an infinite source of wonder, and the phenomenon of bioluminescence is no exception. Glow explores the remarkable way animals and plants light up of their own accord, and what we can learn from their incredible glow-in-the-dark abilities....Hardback$3400Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid September -
Life
Using luminous HUV printing, Life immerses readers in the wonders of life on our wild planet. Life is the third title in the highly acclaimed Wild Wonders series by award-winning author and illustrator Jennifer N. R. Smith. This immersive, intricately illustrated book introduces the concept of biodiversity to children and explains why it's so important to the world we live...Hardback$3400Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid September -
Pre-orderMicro
Using luminous HUV printing, this immersive, intricately illustrated book takes readers on a tour of remarkable microscopic worlds, unseen by the naked eye. Offering close-up views of microscopic life in its original context, Micro takes the microscope out of the science lab and into the wild world. Meet mind-boggling organisms, like adorable "water bears" who can survive in almost any...Hardback$3999Unit price /UnavailableOut 22 Sep 2026Pre-order
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780500653340
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 May 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: Illustrated in colour throughout; 40 Illustrations, color
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 276.0mm
Height: 360.0mm
Weight: 740g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Jennifer N. R. Smith is an award-winning illustrator based in Bristol and the author of Glow. She has a BA in fine arts and is certified in scientific illustration with the Medical Artists' Association. In 2022 she was shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards, the V&A Illustration Award and ABCD Awards.
Also by Jennifer N. R. Smith
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Glow
The astonishing phenomenon of bioluminescence is brought to life in vivid detail by medical illustrator Jennifer N. R. Smith. The natural world is an infinite source of wonder, and the phenomenon of bioluminescence is no exception. Glow explores the remarkable way animals and plants light up of their own accord, and what we can learn from their incredible glow-in-the-dark abilities....Hardback$3400Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid September -
Life
Using luminous HUV printing, Life immerses readers in the wonders of life on our wild planet. Life is the third title in the highly acclaimed Wild Wonders series by award-winning author and illustrator Jennifer N. R. Smith. This immersive, intricately illustrated book introduces the concept of biodiversity to children and explains why it's so important to the world we live...Hardback$3400Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid September -
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Micro
Using luminous HUV printing, this immersive, intricately illustrated book takes readers on a tour of remarkable microscopic worlds, unseen by the naked eye. Offering close-up views of microscopic life in its original context, Micro takes the microscope out of the science lab and into the wild world. Meet mind-boggling organisms, like adorable "water bears" who can survive in almost any...Hardback$3999Unit price /UnavailableOut 22 Sep 2026Pre-order
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