Uncommon Paper Flowers: Extraordinary Botanicals and How to Craft Them by Kate Alarcon Gene Zion take-along nature book turns a

take-along nature book turns a day at the beach into a learning adventure

World of Wonders is a one-of-a-kind book you won't want to miss this year

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Michael Faraday (1791-1867) essentially created the science of electrochemistry

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Uncommon Paper Flowers: Extraordinary Botanicals and How to Craft Them by Kate Alarcon Gene Zion take-along nature book turns aThis visually magnificent book unveils the alluring world of uncommon botanicals, including a prickly cactus that played a storied role in the founding of an ancient city, a tiny pink mushroom that glows green in the dark, and a magnificent blue cactus with rows of golden spines. Celebrated paper designer Kate Alarcn reveals the rich histories and unique characteristics behind 30 remarkable plants alongside instructions for crafting stunning paper