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Published in 1908, this collection of five lectures features "The Wonder of the World," "The History of Things," "Organisms and their Origin," "The Evolution of Organisms," and "Man's Place in Nature." Thomson imagines nature to be a vital book that humans must read-and the scientific history of earth is somewhat of a "story of genesis."

Laurence Jones was on top of the world... but something was missing. Using his usual confidence building self talk, he told himself he was ready to take on his ultimate challenge. But was he?

Magisch, grün und wild das große internationale Kinderbuchereignis des Jahres! Als Daisy dem Pusteblumen-Wunderlicht durch den Londoner Botanischen Garten folgt, stolpert sie in eine andere Welt: Greenwild. Ein geheimer Garten, wie ihn sich Daisy niemals hätte erträumen können. Hier gibt es Speisekammer-Bäume und Pflanzen, die Wünsche erfüllen oder - wie die Geistermotten-Orchidee - großes Unheil anrichten können. Eine Gilde von jungen...

This introduction to pandemics and their history shows readers how to stay safe, and also includes a glossary, an infographic on how the coronavirus spreads, a handwashing diagram and a timeline showing the pandemics of the past.

Simple text discusses the physical characteristics and typical behaviors of snakes as well as their place in the world.

Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, life cycle, and endangered status of tigers.

An illustrated history and explanation of the beliefs and practices of Buddhism.