{"title":"Series: Secret World","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSecret World\u003c\/strong\u003e series invites readers to explore a diverse array of stories and knowledge that span from whimsical children’s tales to reflective general fiction. Whether drawn to the quiet beauty of \u003cem\u003eA Garden Well Placed\u003c\/em\u003e or the heartfelt musings within \u003cem\u003eBroke Heart Blues\u003c\/em\u003e, readers can expect a rich tapestry of voices and themes that celebrate the subtle complexities of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond fiction, this collection encompasses practical guides like \u003cem\u003eAutoCAD For Dummies\u003c\/em\u003e alongside artistic and cultural reflections such as \u003cem\u003eVincent van Gogh: Irises Artisan Art Notebook\u003c\/em\u003e. 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From classic orb webs, to spectacular tent webs, hidden trapdoor webs and water webs that attach to the surface of a flowing river, \u003ci\u003eThe Secret World of Spider Webs\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the incredibly diverse ways spiders catch their prey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Featuring foil-stamped illustrations that accentuate the intricacy of spiders' web designs, \u003ci\u003eThe Secret World of Spider Webs\u003c\/i\u003e is a remarkable, beautiful and spine-tingling tribute to spiders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Secret World of Spider Webs\u003c\/i\u003e is the first in a new series of children's non-fiction books that reveal under-appreciated and hidden natural wonders that are essential to Earth's biodiversity, including phytoplankton (supply half of the oxygen on Earth), bird nests (birds are vital to reforestation, pollination and pest control) and mycelia (underground network of fungi that are the connectors in forests).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996483440876,"sku":"9780500653845","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e19f2ee7de029926ab908166752160e6.jpg?v=1763152293"},{"product_id":"the-secret-world-of-bird-nests-by-lucy-menzies-9780500653944","title":"The Secret World of Bird Nests","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA glorious insight into the remarkable building abilities of birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's easy to take birds for granted, but they play a crucial role in our ecosystem by controlling insect populations, pollinating plants, and spreading seeds. 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