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Naming nature : a cabinet of natural curiosities for word lovers / T.A. Barron.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Barron, T. A., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Biology--Nomenclature.
- Biology.
- Biology--Nomenclature (Popular).
- Animals--Nomenclature (Popular).
- Animals.
- Plant names, Popular.
- Natural history.
- natural sciences.
- Physical Description:
- 255 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Kansas City, Missouri : Amber Lotus, an imprint of Andrews McMeel Publishing, [2026]
- Summary:
- "The names we give to animals and plants have their own tales to tell. In French, a butterfly is papillon, from the Indo-European word for 'tremble.' In Spanish, it is mariposa, remembering the Virgin Mary, while the Russian word, babochka, recalls folk tales of witches. Celebrated author T.A. Barron explores the words used across the world for eighty of his favorite creatures. With wit and wonder, he brings out the fascinating stories that underlie our names for nature." -- back cover.
- Contents:
- High fliers
- Wonders of the water
- Roots and rainbows
- Inspiring insects
- Invisible neighbors
- Strange swimmers and slitherers
- Magnificent mammals
- Creatures fabulous and frightening.
- Notes:
- "First published in the UK in 2025 by Riverside Press, an imprint of UniPress Books Ltd." -- colophon.
- Includes index.
- ISBN:
- 9798881608514
- OCLC:
- 1573493317
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