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World of wonders : in praise of fireflies, whale sharks, and other astonishments / Aimee Nezhukumatathil; with illustrations by Fumi Mini Nakamura.
"From beloved, award-winning poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil comes a debut work of nonfiction-a collection of essays about the natural world, and the way its inhabitants can teach, support, and inspire us"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781571313652
- ISBN: 1571313656
- Physical Description: 165 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Minneapolis : Milkweed Editions, 2020.
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | Catalpa tree -- Firefly -- Peacock -- Comb jelly -- Touch-me-nots -- Cactus Wren -- Narwhal -- Axolotl -- Dancing frog -- Vampire squid -- Monsoon -- Corpse flower -- Bonnet macaque -- Calendars Poetica -- Whale shark -- Potoo -- Cara Cara orange -- Octopus -- Grey cockatiel -- Dragon fruit -- Flamingo -- Ribbon eel -- Questions while searching for birds with my half-white sons, aged six and nine, National Audubon Bird Count Day, Oxford, MS -- Superb Bird of Paradise -- Red-spotted newt -- Southern Cassowary -- Monarch butterfly -- Firefly (redux). |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Animals > Anecdotes. |
| Genre: | Anecdotes. |
Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at Lehigh Carbon Library Cooperative.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Public Library | 590 NEZH (Text) | 36446002039868 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Lehighton Area Memorial Library | F NEZ (Text) | 30445100205427 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Lower Macungie Library | 590 NEZ (Text) | 33400001510372 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Dimmick Main Library | 590 NEZ (Text) | 304441003399989 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"From beloved, award-winning poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil comes a debut work of nonfiction-a collection of essays about the natural world, and the way its inhabitants can teach, support, and inspire us"--
