By Paola Vitale (author) , Rossana Bossù (illustrator)
"A beautiful and fascinating entry to the world of the jellyfish"
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Jellyfish are extraordinary creatures, and this book takes us deep into their world. It succeeds in being both a gorgeous object, with stylish illustrations throughout on carefully designed spreads, and a treasure trove of information. Readers learn much, from the scientific name for the group of animals to which jellyfish belong (Cnidaria), to details about different aspects of this lives, how they swim, how they sting (and how to treat it), how they reproduce.
There are pages on different jellyfish, such as the enormous lion’s mane jellyfish, featured in a Sherlock Holmes story, the huge and very poisonous Drymonema dalmatimun and many-ribbed jellyfish, which glows in the dark.
The illustrations are beautiful while there are cross sections, top views and elegant graphics to provide a full picture. The final pages detail the Turritopsis nutricula, aka the immortal jellyfish, that seems to be able to regenerate endlessly; that seems a fitting finale to a book that captures the endless appeal of these fascinating, beautiful creatures.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of jellyfish and discover the secrets they keep.
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From the deepest, darkest oceans to shallow coastal seas, warm tropical waters and the cold Arctic Ocean, jellyfish colour our underwater world. But what do we really know about jellyfish? Are they poisonous? Can you eat them? Is it true that they are immortal? Can they really indicate climate change?
Welcome to The Jellyfish Garden , where the fascinating world of jellyfish is revealed in extraordinary detail. Includes a jellyfish spotter's guide, the anatomy of a jellyfish, the importance of jellyfish in a biodiverse ecosystem and an in-depth look at their varying superpowers from their ability to self-heal to glowing in the dark.
Paola Vitale is a graduate in Biological Sciences from the University of Padua, Italy. Paola has published international scientific papers and holds a PhD in developmental biology. A teacher, she is passionate about science. Paola co-ordinates science education projects and runs training courses for other teachers.
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Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of jellyfish and discover the secrets they keep. From the deepest, darkest oceans to shallow coastal seas, warm tropical waters and the cold Arctic Ocean, jellyfish colour our underwater world.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Jellyfish Garden and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
The Jellyfish Garden features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Geography, Educational: Humanities and social sciences, general, Educational material, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, The Natural World, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Featured Books for 7+ readers
Hardback. £13.49, down from the £14.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Jellyfish Garden was written by Paola Vitale and published by Post Wave Children's Books
The Jellyfish Garden has 48 pages
£13.49, reduced from £14.99. In Stock.
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