The Observologist

A Handbook for Mounting Very Small Scientific Expeditions

Giselle Clarkson

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Gecko Guides
04 October 2023

Children's & Educational; Nature, the natural world (Children's&YA); Wildlife (Children's&YA)

A highly illustrated, playful field guide for budding natural scientists and curious observers of the world right under our noses.

Observology is the study of looking. An observologist makes scientific expeditions, albeit very small ones, every day. They notice interesting details in the world around them. They are expert at finding tiny creatures, plants and fungi. They know that water snails glide upside down on the undersurface of the water; not all flies have wings; earthworms have bristles; butterflies taste with their feet. An observologist knows that there are extraordinary things to be found in even the most ordinary places.

The Observologist puts over 100 small creatures and features of the natural world under the microscope, piquing our curiosity with only the most interesting facts. Subjects range from slugs, ants and seeds, fungi and flies through to bees and bird poop.

But this is no everyday catalogue of creatures. It is an antidote to boredom, an invitation out of the digital world and screentime, an encouragement to observe our environment, with care and curiosity, wherever we are.

Facts combine with comics, detailed illustrations, science and funny stories in this unique, warm and fascinating account of the small things all around us. Graphic and comic illustrations with funny talking insects make this a playful and informative book for 7- to 11-year-olds and one to be treasured in the classroom.

Giselle Clarkson has a comics and conservation background. Through her unique sensibility you’ll find that once you start thinking small, there’s no limit to what you can notice—right under your nose.

By: Giselle Clarkson
Imprint: Gecko Guides
Country of Publication: New Zealand
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 200mm,
ISBN: 9781776575190
ISBN 10: 1776575199
Pages: 120
Publication Date: 04 October 2023
Recommended Age: From 7 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Observology: The Study of Looking Principles of Observology Preparing for Observology Keeping Things Orderly (Taxonomy) Scientific Names Observological Instruments An Observologist's Introduction to Invertebrates (Anatomy) A Damp Corner Slugs and Snails Fungi Wood lice Centipedes vs Millipedes Ponds and Long-standing Puddles Things to Spot at Night Patience Pavement Ants Birdwatching without Birds Collections Lichen Phenology Droppings and Eggs Worms A Weedy Patch Bees Common Wasp vs Honey Bee Wasps Things to Fiddle With Wet Days Growing Up as an Insect Caterpillars Seeds Notable Leaves Behind the Curtains Cockroaches Flies Aural Observology Spiders Moths Moth vs Butterfly How to Get a Fly to Go Outside How to Hide in Plain Site Save a Worm Sneak Up on a Bug Help an Exhausted Bee Relocate a Spider Save a Moth from Drowning Final Exam Index

Giselle Clarkson is an illustrator and comic artist based in Greytown, New Zealand. Known for her non-fiction comics on conservation and environmental topics, she has illustrated a number of awardwinning books including Egg and Spoon: An Illustrated Cookbook by Alexandra Tylee and The Gobbledegook Book: A Joy Cowley Anthology.

Reviews for The Observologist: A Handbook for Mounting Very Small Scientific Expeditions

"""A magnum opus—Giselle has a great ability to see the world from a child’s perspective."" -- Radio New Zealand “The ultimate boredom-buster and a wholesome antidote to the digital world…teaches young readers to embrace curiosity, show patience and care for their environment in unexpected ways.” ""Inspirational."" -- Love Reading 4 Kids, UK ""A brilliant blend of factual and hilarious."" -- Centre for Literacy in Primary Education, UK"