Authored by Maria Beatriz de Souza Cortez and Nanci Ribeiro de Jesus
Illustrated by Isadora de Oliveira Barroso Frois and Indiamara Aparecida Ribeiro da Cunha

Understanding Nature: The Strange Case of the Paper Flowers follows a community in Brazil as they discover the truth about a mysterious vase of delicate paper flowers. The story is set in an area called Vale do Jequitinhonha, where a special group of plants called sempre vivas have significant traditional meanings and uses. Crafted for readers ages 10-14 but appropriate for curious minds of all ages, Understanding Naturereminds us of the importance of protecting the environment as well as the different ways humans interact with nature.

English
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Spanish
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Portuguese
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