The Observologist: A handbook for mounting very small scientific expeditions

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A highly illustrated and creative scientific guide to the small creatures and natural wonders we find when we take time to open our eyes to the world around usand ode to the power of quiet observation.

An observologist is someone who makes scientificexpeditions, albeit very small ones, every day. They notice interesting details in the world around them. They are expert at finding tiny creatures, plants and fungi. They know that water snails glide upside down on the undersurface of the water; not all flies have wings; earthworms have bristles; butterflies taste with their feet.

The Observologistputs over 100 small creatures and features of the natural world under the microscope, piquing our curiosity with only the most interesting facts. Subjects range from slugs, ants and seeds, fungi and flies through to bees and bird poop.

But this is no everyday catalogue of creatures. It is an antidote to boredom, an invitation out of the digital world and screentime, an encouragement to observe our environment, with care and curiosity, wherever we are.

Facts combine with comics, detailed illustrations, science and funny stories in this unique, warm and fascinating account of the small things all around us. Graphic and comic illustrations with funny talking insects make this a playful and informative book for 7- to 11-year-olds and one to be treasured in the classroom.

Giselle Clarkson has a comics and conservation background. Through her unique sensibility youll find that once you start thinking small, theres no limit to what you can noticeright under your nose.

Author Bio

Giselle Clarkson is an illustrator and comic artist based in Greytown, New Zealand. Known for her non-fiction comics on conservation and environmental topics, she has illustrated a number of awardwinning books includingEgg and Spoon: An Illustrated Cookbookby Alexandra Tylee and The Gobbledegook Book: A Joy Cowley Anthology.