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Book

Strange nature : the insect portraits of Levon Biss

Call Number

  • J 595.7 MONE (CEN, OSH)

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Publication Information

New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2020.

Physical Description

32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm

Audience

Ages 8 to 12 Abrams Books for Young Readers.

Summary

"Adapted from the adult title Microsculpture, this book for young readers is a unique photographic study of insects in mind-blowing magnification that celebrates the wonders of nature and science. Levon Biss's photographs capture in breathtaking detail the beauty of the insect world and are printed in large-scale formats to provide an unforgettable viewing experience."--

Notes

"From the collections of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History" -- Title page.

Subjects

Added Authors

Levon Biss