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"The Strangest Things in the World: A Book About Extraordinary Manifestations of Nature" by Thomas R. Henry is a scientific publication written in the late 20th century. The book explores various intriguing phenomena in the natural world, presenting a compilation of remarkable natural curiosities and paradoxes that exemplify the complexity of life. It aims to spark curiosity and promote knowledge by highlighting the extraordinary adaptability and diversity of living organisms. At the
start of the book, the introduction establishes the premise that nature is full of paradoxes that continue to drive human curiosity and scientific exploration. The author suggests that these paradoxes are a key to understanding the wonders of life, and as a science reporter, he shares noteworthy examples gathered over his extensive career. The opening then describes the unseen, vibrant ecosystem within a gram of soil, showcasing the incredible yet largely invisible life forms that govern the earth beneath our feet, such as various bacteria and nematodes. Through engaging observations and facts, Henry invites readers into the intricate and astonishing world of nature, setting the stage for further exploration of extraordinary life forms and their behaviors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Henry, Thomas R. (Thomas Robert), 1893- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 58010881 |
| Title | The Strangest Things in the World: A Book About Extraordinary Manifestations of Nature |
| Original Publication | United States: Public Affairs Press,1958. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Natural history |
| Subject | Animal behavior |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67223 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67223-6 |
| Release Date | Jan 22, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 642 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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