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Discover some of the biggest and smallest things in the natural world.
This book explores the wonders of nature with awe-inspiring, realistic illustrations at life-size. Across each fascinating spread, beautiful artwork shows breathtakingly large or unbelievably small natural wonders, including eyes, wings, tentacles, sand, snowflakes, flowers and much more, all at real-life size, or zoomed in for extra interest. Marvel at the dinner-plate-sized eye of the colossal squid, the rainforest flowers you can sit inside, the fingernail-width dwarf blue butterfly and what sand really looks like when magnified.
Paired with captivating information about these incredible things, size comparisons and extra fun facts, this book will have you absorbed with the littlest and largest things on our astonishing planet.
About the author
Camilla de la Bedoyere is a London-based author of multiple non-fiction titles. Her academic background is in the sciences, and Camilla was made a Fellow of the Zoological Society of London in recognition of her work in zoology. Most of Camilla’s books focus on her interest in the natural world and conservation, and she endeavours to see wildlife in action whenever possible. Camilla has also worked as a journalist and editor, and edited a children’s page in a British newspaper for five years.Vasilisa Romanenko is an illustrator, designer and fine artist. Her artwork depicts the mystery, beauty and fragility of nature through the use of animals, botanical elements and intricate patterns. Vasilisa works in many mediums, including acrylic on canvas, watercolour and ink, as well as digitally. She can be found on Instagram @vasilisa.romanenko (over 45K followers) or at www.vasilisaart.com. Size Wise is her first book.
Summary
Paired with captivating information about these incredible things, size comparisons and extra facts, this book will have you absorbed with the littlest and largest things on our astonishing planet.
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This book is great for visual learners. We love the special full-page, life-size illustrations which show in detail a male gorilla's hands, a T-Rex's jaws, and the foot of an adult elephant! BookTrust
