What''s in a Name? The Extraordinary Stories Behind Scientific Names

<p><strong>Culture and science come together in this amazing and fascinating volume that connects taxonomy with myth and<br>imagination.<br><em>Draco volans. Hedera helix. Tenebrio molitor.</em> These Latin terms sound like spells, but behind each lies a story—sometimes poetic, sometimes absurd, always memorable. Perfect for age 10 and up.</strong></p><p>Bold 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.</p><ul><li>A frog named after Freddie Mercury in honor of his extraordinary voice.</li><li>An ichneumon wasp christened Moby Dick for its pale, harpoon-like form.</li><li>A jumping spider called <em>Bagheera kiplingi</em>—a double nod to Kipling and his <em>Jungle Book</em> panther.</li><li>Even a dinosaur, <em>Oviraptor philoceratops</em>, once condemned as an egg thief, later celebrated as a devoted parent.</li></ul><p>Playful illustrations capture the humor and strangeness behind each name, while short, lively texts deliver fascinating facts in quick, catchy bursts. Curious, surprising, and beautifully crafted, <em>What’s in a Name?</em>transforms the index of life into a cabinet of wonders where language, discovery, and storytelling converge.</p>