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The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Peculiar Pairs in Nature

By Sami Bayly
Series: The Illustrated Encyclopaedia series
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The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Peculiar Pairs in Nature by Sami Bayly explores intriguing symbiotic relationships found in the animal kingdom. This children's book takes readers on a journey through beautifully illustrated pages highlighting how different species interact in surprising and mutually beneficial ways. It's an educational and engaging look at the natural world's unique partnerships.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the unusual and quirky relationships that exist in the natural world. With engaging illustrations and explanations, it will delight curious young minds and those who enjoy exploring the wonders of nature through a unique lens.

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The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Peculiar Pairs in Nature

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SHORTLISTED CBCA BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2022 - EVE POWNALL AWARD

Come along for another fresh take on the animal kingdom from bestselling author and illustrator, Sami Bayly.

Discover 60 of the most peculiar pairs in nature and learn how plant and animal species rely on each other for their survival.

Whether it be a rare tick living in the fur of a pygmy possum, a stick insect feasting and hiding out amongst the Melaleuca or a handfish laying its eggs on a sea squirt, incredible natural relationships deserve to be explored and celebrated. Investigating all types of relationships, from symbiotic to parasitic, this is an eye-opening guide to the natural world.

Many species steer clear of those who are different, but the animals and plants in this book have evolved to form relationships with some of the most unlikely partners, and they couldn't live without them.

This gorgeous hardcover book is illustrated in exquisite detail by award-winning author and illustrator, Sami Bayly. The perfect companion to The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals and The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dangerous Animals.

Series: The Illustrated Encyclopaedia series

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The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Peculiar Pairs in Nature is celebrated for its engaging exploration of the interdependent relationships in the natural world, making it a fascinating read for both children and adults. It is praised for its surprising facts and detailed illustrations, capturing the imaginations of readers and becoming a favourite in educational settings. The book's visual appeal and informative content make it a popular choice as a gift.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780734420046

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 September 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Lothian Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 295.0mm

Weight: 870g

Pages: 128

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Sami Bayly Series: The Illustrated Encyclopaedia series

About the Author

Sami Bayly is a natural history illustrator based in Newcastle, NSW, who loves all things weird and wonderful. She finds the beauty and importance of all animals regardless of their appearance, and hopes to share her appreciation with others.

Sami's first book, The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals, won the Children's Indie Book of the Year Award and the Australian Book Design Award for Younger Readers. It was a CBCA Honour Book and was shortlisted for an ABIA Book of the Year for Younger Children and longlisted for the ABA Booksellers' Choice 2020 Book of the Year Awards. Her second book, The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dangerous Animals, was a CBCA Honour Book, an ABIA Book of the Year for Younger Children, won an Australian Book Design Award for Younger Readers and was shortlisted for the Children's Indie Book of the Year 2020. The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Peculiar Pairs was shortlisted for the CBCA Eve Pownall Award and longlisted for Children's Indie Book of the Year Award. Sami's most recent books are How We Came to Be: Surprising Sea Creatures, How We Came to Be: Creatures of Camouflage and The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Extinct Animals.

To keep up to date you can follow Sami on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samibayly

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