{"product_id":"whats-in-a-name-isbn-9783791376813","title":"What’s in a Name:The Extraordinary Stories Behind Scientific Names","description":"\u003cb\u003eCulture and science come together in this amazing and fascinating volume that connects taxonomy with myth and\u003cbr\u003eimagination.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDraco volans. Hedera helix. Tenebrio molitor.\u003c\/i\u003e These Latin terms sound like spells, but behind each lies a story—sometimes poetic, sometimes absurd, always memorable. Perfect for age 10 and up.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBold typography and an airy layout make the information inviting and easy to absorb, turning each spread into a moment of discovery for curious readers. More than a catalog of creatures, this book shows how the life sciences intertwine with history, literature, and imagination, to create an extraordinary record of the natural world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA frog named after Freddie Mercury in honor of his extraordinary voice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn ichneumon wasp christened Moby Dick for its pale, harpoon-like form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA jumping spider called \u003ci\u003eBagheera kiplingi\u003c\/i\u003e—a double nod to Kipling and his \u003ci\u003eJungle Book\u003c\/i\u003e panther.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEven a dinosaur, \u003ci\u003eOviraptor philoceratops\u003c\/i\u003e, once condemned as an egg thief, later celebrated as a devoted parent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlayful illustrations capture the humor and strangeness behind each name, while short, lively texts deliver fascinating facts in quick, catchy bursts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCurious, surprising, and beautifully crafted, \u003ci\u003eWhat’s in a Name?\u003c\/i\u003e transforms the index of life into a cabinet of wonders where language, discovery, and storytelling converge. | \u003cb\u003eALEX NOGUÉS \u003c\/b\u003eis a geologist specializing in groundwater and paleontology. At the age of twelve, he found his first fossil and, years later, discovered that the previously unidentified fossilized organism had been named \u003ci\u003eAlexina papyracea \u003c\/i\u003ein his honor. Alex has written over sixty books. He lives in Spain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGUIDO FERRO \u003c\/b\u003eis an Argentinian illustrator who supplies art and editorial direction, graphic design, and animation for clients worldwide. Additionally, he shares his expertise by hosting courses and workshops on illustration and creativity.","brand":"Prestel Junior","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48759531241701,"sku":"NP9783791376813","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9783791376813.jpg?v=1775598909","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/whats-in-a-name-isbn-9783791376813","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}