{"product_id":"whats-in-a-name-zlex-noguzss-9783791376813","title":"What's in a Name: The Extraordinary Stories Behind Scientific Names","description":"\u003cb\u003eCulture and science come together in this amazing and fascinating volume that connects taxonomy with myth and\u003cbr\u003eimagination. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Álex Nogués\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 3791376810\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9783791376813\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Prestel Junior\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/13\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Álex Nogués","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48623614689535,"sku":"9783791376813","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/whats-in-a-name-zlex-noguzss-9783791376813","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}