{"product_id":"9783791376813","title":"What’s in a Name: The Extraordinary Stories Behind Scientific Names","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNogués, Álex; Ferro, Guido\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrestel Junior\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\/13\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\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.","brand":"Prestel Junior","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48272162947327,"sku":"9783791376813","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9783791376813_s600x595.jpg?v=1776703134","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9783791376813","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}