The Jellyfish Garden
Winner of Premio Piccolo Galileo (non-fiction)- National Prize Un libro per l’ambiente – Special Jury’s Prize to the whole non fiction collection Le Sinapsi
- Winner of Image of the Book International Award
- Winner of Premio Soligatto
- Winner of Premio Malerba for Picture Book – 2° prize
- Longlisted for Premio Nazionale di Divulgazione Scientifica – Giancarlo Dosi
- Special Mention at Premio Letteratura ragazzi di Cento
- Ibby Italy Honour List 2023
Winner of Premio Piccolo Galileo (non-fiction)They color the waters of the oceans with reflections, they are transparent, with bright and brilliant colors. They live everywhere, from the Arctic to the tropical oceans.
How much do we know about jellyfish? Are they poisonous? Can they be eaten? It is true that they can even be immortal? What are the “Jellyfish blooms” and why are they considered climate change indicators?
An immersion in the world of jellyfish, to find out all about these strange creatures and why studying them is important for our future. An original approach to talk about climate change and environmental protection.
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