Hawthorne, Lara
The Night Flower
- ISBN 13:
- 9781787418318
- author:
- Hawthorne, Lara
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Big Picture Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 32
- Dimensions:
- 28 x 21.5 x 0.4 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Science, Nature, Plants,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Night Flower by Lara Hawthorne is a fascinating non-fiction picture book that reveals the secrets of the desert's extraordinary annual event. As summer sets over the Arizonan desert, a remarkable transformation takes place, drawing in a diverse array of wildlife from miles away. During this brief but spectacular spectacle, the night flower blooms, filling the quiet desert with a riot of colour and sound. A variety of mammals and insects gather to take part in this natural wonder, including pollinating fruit bats, burrowing owls, howling mice, and reptilian creatures. This captivating book offers an opportunity to explore the unusual wildlife that inhabits the desert, showcasing the unique characteristics of these fascinating animals.