Whats in a Name?: The Extraordinary Stories Behind Scientific Names, (Hardcover)

<b>Culture and science come together in this amazing and fascinating volume that connects taxonomy with myth and<br>imagination. </b><p><b><i>Draco volans. Hedera helix. Tenebrio molitor.</i> These Latin terms sound like spells, but behind each lies a story--sometimes poetic, sometimes absurd, always memorable. Perfect for age 10 and up.</b> </p><p>Bold 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. </p><p></p><ul><li>A frog named after Freddie Mercury in honor of his extraordinary voice.</li><li>An ichneumon wasp christened Moby Dick for its pale, harpoon-like form.</li><li>A jumping spider called <i>Bagheera kiplingi</i>--a double nod to Kipling and his <i>Jungle Book</i> panther.</li><li>Even a dinosaur, <i>Oviraptor philoceratops</i>, once condemned as an egg thief, later celebrated as a devoted parent.</li></ul><br>Playful illustrations capture the humor and strangeness behind each name, while short, lively texts deliver fascinating facts in quick, catchy bursts. <p>Curious, surprising, and beautifully crafted, <i>What's in a Name?</i> transforms the index of life into a cabinet of wonders where language, discovery, and storytelling converge.</p>

• Whats in a Name?: The Extraordinary Stories Behind Scientific Names, (Hardcover)
• Author: Noguã(c)S
• ISBN: 9783791376813
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-10-13
• Page Count: 64