The Nature Treasury
A First Look at the Natural World
written by Lizann Flatt
illustrated by Allan Cormack and Deborah Drew-Brook
published by Maple Tree Press
Hardcover ISBN 1-897066-42-2
48 pages
size 9 ½ x 12 ¾
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Have you ever been to a desert, the Arctic, or the bottom of the ocean? Let The Nature Treasury take you on an exciting journey through nature around the world.
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Behind the Book
I have always been fascinated by Nature, maybe because a lot of it makes me sneeze. I've never been an animal lover in the sense that I wanted to take care of or be involved with a lot of animals, but animals and plants with their beauty and gritty reality are endlessly interesting to me. Who knew that some chickens dance? Who knew that humans eat grass? Humans are a part of the complex natural world and I wanted to show that to young children. The “find the animals” puzzle aspect to the book adds a layer of fun to the fascinating information.
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Selected Reviews
“This outstanding title combines beautiful full-colour illustrations with clear prose to teach kids simple science facts... A valuable resource for every collection.”
— Canadian Children's Book Centre
“It's chock full of rich colour illustrations, simple explanations and amazing facts about plants and animals. It's well worth the [price].”
— The Ottawa Citizen
“The book would serve as an excellent reference text for those first school projects that kids get so excited about doing.”
— Books in Canada
“This oversize, colorful hardcover entices kids to look closely at the natural world in all its engaging variety. The Nature Treasury is a treasure. Use it to introduce children to the wonders of the outdoors all over the world.”
— Hilary Williamson, BookLoons
“Beautiful full-colour drawings and informative prose make this book an excellent read for junior nature lovers.”
— Canadian Family
“A lovely book, The Nature Treasury had enough information to satisfy without overwhelming.”
— Nikki Tate-Stratton, Island Parent
Awards/Honours
“Our Choice” starred review, Canadian Children's Book Centre
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