Curiositree: Natural World: A Visual Compendium of Wonders from Nature - Jacket unfolds into a huge wall poster! - Hardcover

Wood, AJ; Jolley, Mike

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1847807518 ISBN 13: 9781847807519

Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions, 2016

Synopsis

See how nature is connected with this stunning first introduction to the natural world. Presented as an 'information tree', it explains why living things look and behave the way they do in a series of visually compelling information charts, exploring the myriad ways in which plants and animals have adapted to give themselves the best chance of survival. This beautiful compendium of the wonders of nature can be enjoyed by all the family and nature lovers of all ages.

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Review

"'Natural World' reads like a book of make-believe....The hook is: They are all true."--The New York Times Book Review

"For a more comprehensive discussion of the world’s profuse creatures and their ways and ecosystems....with chic illustrations by Owen Davey....[and] packed with short, informative paragraphs by Amanda Wood and Mike Jolley."--Wall Street Journal

'With stunning artwork by award-winning illustrator owen Davey this book will capture the attention of children and adults alike and is set to be one of the top nonfiction books of 2016.', Angels and Urchins

Natural World reads like a book of make-believe...The hook is: they are all true., New York Times

Chic illustrations...packed with short, informative paragraphs., Wall Street Journal

'Divided into charts which range from The Living World to Our Changing Planet, this beautiful book will help young minds classify flora and fauna from all over the world.’, IBAP

'An excellent resource to use in school or a hugely enjoyable book to have in a child’s home collection.', Books For Keeps

'This fascinating book will appeal to all ages - it is a book you will return to over and over again, to enjoy the beautiful presentation and assimilate the facts. Beautiful.', Parents in Touch

'So much to read, so much to see, a truly astonishing and amazing book that cries out to be in your collection. Do not miss it!’, Read It Daddy

'The creators of non-fiction continue to set the standard for sumptuous, beautiful books and this must surely be one of the most handsome to be published all year.', Love Reading 4 Kids

About the Author

AMANDA WOOD began her career in illustration at the Natural History Museum, and went on to be the founding Editor and Publisher of Templar for more than 30 years. In her time there, she published and nurtured numerous Greenaway winners, and edited and wrote groundbreaking series such as The Ologies, which have sold over 19 million-copies worldwide. Today she writes and runs her own small press from her home in Surrey.

MIKE JOLLEY has worked as a Book Designer and Art Director in children's publishing for over 25 years. He is the author of Grunter - the story of a pig with attitude and more recently, I'll see you in the morning- a gentle lullaby illustrated by Mique Moriuchi. Mike also exhibits and sells artwork made from found and collected objects, under the name Box 2. It was during one of his many junk shop visits that the idea of referencing mid-century school information charts as a design approach first took shape for Curiositree. He lives on a cliff overlooking the English Channel.

OWEN DAVEY is an award-winning freelance illustrator, living & working in the UK. His work has been published in every continent (except Antarctica), with picture books published in the UK, America, Australia, Germany, France, The Netherlands, Portugal, China & South Korea.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1847807518
• ISBN 13: 9781847807519
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 112
• Illustrator: Davey Owen