{"title":"Karen Magnuson Beil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaren Magnuson Beil\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the wonders of the natural world to life for young readers, blending engaging storytelling with fascinating scientific discoveries. Her books often centre on historical figures and moments in science, sparking curiosity and a love of learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith captivating narratives and vivid illustrations, her work offers children a chance to explore nature, history, and the art of observation. Expect thoughtful, beautifully crafted stories that inspire wonder and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"what-linnaeus-saw-by-karen-magnuson-beil-9781324004684","title":"What Linnaeus Saw","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eWhat Linnaeus Saw\u003c\/em\u003e, Karen Magnuson Beil chronicles Linnaeus's life and career in readable, relatable prose. As a boy, Linnaeus hated school and had little interest in taking up the religious profession his family had chosen. Although he struggled through Latin and theology classes, Linnaeus was an avid student of the natural world and explored the school's gardens and woods, transfixed by the properties of different plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt twenty-five, on a solo expedition to the Scandinavian Mountains, Linnaeus documented and described dozens of new species. As a medical student in Holland, he moved among leading scientific thinkers and had access to the best collections of plants and animals in Europe. What Linnaeus found was a world with no consistent system for describing and naming living things—a situation he methodically set about changing. The Linnaean system for classifying plants and animals, developed and refined over the course of his life, is the foundation of modern scientific taxonomy and inspired and guided generations of scientists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Linnaeus Saw\u003c\/em\u003e is rich with biographical anecdotes—from his attempt to identify a mysterious animal given to him by the king, to successfully growing a rare and exotic banana plant in Amsterdam, to debunking stories of dragons and phoenixes. Thoroughly researched and generously illustrated, it offers a vivid and insightful glimpse into the life of one of modern science's founding thinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244829552876,"sku":"9781324004684","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781324004684-what-linnaeus-saw-1.jpg?v=1788017491"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/karen-magnuson-beil.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}