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The Observologist

The Observologist

A Handbook for Mounting Very Small Scientific Expeditions

by Giselle Clarkson
Hardback
Publication Date: 03/10/2023

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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 us—and ode to the power of quiet observation.

An observologist is someone who makes scientific expeditions, 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 Observologist puts 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 you’ll find that once you start thinking small, there’s no limit to what you can notice—right under your nose.

  • Awards for Egg and Spoon
  • New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults, Elsie Locke Award for Non-fiction 2021
  • Storylines Notable Book Awards 2021
ISBN:
9781776575190
9781776575190
Category:
Educational: Biology
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
03-10-2023
Language:
English
Publisher:
Gecko Press
Country of origin:
New Zealand
Pages:
120
Dimensions (mm):
265.43x207.01x27.94mm
Weight:
0.69kg
Giselle Clarkson

Giselle Clarkson is an illustrator and comic artist living in Greytown, New Zealand, who has been shortlisted for the New Zealand Children's Book Awards. She illustrated The Gobbledegook Book by Joy Cowley in 2019 and Egg and Spoon by Alexandra Tylee in 2020.

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