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The Golden Mole
and Other Living Treasure: 'A rare and magical book.' Bill Bryson
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The Golden Mole
A gloriously illustrated and fascinating bestiary of the world's most extraordinary endangered animals - a treasure trove of vanishing wonders.
A gloriously illustrated and fascinating bestiary of the world's most extraordinary endangered animals - a treasure trove of vanishing wonders.
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'A rare and magical book. I didn't want it to end.' - Bill Bryson
A pangolin's tongue is longer than its body. It keeps it furled in a nifty pouch near the hip.
A swift flies 200,000 miles in its lifetime. That's far enough to get to the moon and back - then back to the moon.
There's a fable that storks deliver babies. In fact, the Nazis used them to air-drop propaganda.
Each of these animals is extraordinary. And each of them may soon disappear from the earth.
A lavishly illustrated compendium of the staggering lives of some of the world's most endangered animals, The Golden Mole is a chance to be awestruck and lovestruck - to fall for the likes of the wondrous Pygmy Hippo, the seahorse, the narwhal and, as astonishing and endangered as them all, the human.
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The Golden Mole by Katherine Rundell is lauded for its enchanting and beautifully written exploration of the animal kingdom. The book's engaging narrative and vivid descriptions draw readers into the wonders of nature, while poignantly highlighting the intricacies and peculiarities of various species. Critics appreciate Rundell's ability to evoke a sense of wonder and urgency about the natural world, making it both an educational and inspiring read.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780571362493
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 20 October 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Edition: Main
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Talya Baldwin
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 165.0mm
Height: 212.0mm
Weight: 560g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Katherine Rundell grew up in London, Zimbabwe and Belgium. She is the youngest female scholar to be made a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford. Her award-winning and bestselling books for children have been translated into thirty languages and have multiple awards. Rundell is also the author of a book for adults Why You Should Read Children's Books, Even Though You Are So Old And Wise. She is a regular contributor to the London Review of Books.
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