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title: "World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments"
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# World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments

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- **What is this?** World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments
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Review: So much sadness in our troubled world--this book is a welcome wonder that delights and informs... - Such a lovely book--positive and full of information, a small treasure...I bought several books and gave them as gifts, and I also chose Aimee's book for my book club. A subtle thread weaves the story into the various chapters--all wonders!
Review: Love ThriftBooks - The book is in beautiful condition, I absolutely loved the valentines day thriftbook packaging and the collectable bookmark is adorable ❤️

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #47,473 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #36 in Nature Writing & Essays #77 in Essays (Books) #865 in Memoirs (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,193) |
| Dimensions  | 5.75 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 1571313656 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1571313652 |
| Item Weight  | 12.8 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 184 pages |
| Publication date  | September 8, 2020 |
| Publisher  | Milkweed Editions |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So much sadness in our troubled world--this book is a welcome wonder that delights and informs...
*by D***. on March 5, 2026*

Such a lovely book--positive and full of information, a small treasure...I bought several books and gave them as gifts, and I also chose Aimee's book for my book club. A subtle thread weaves the story into the various chapters--all wonders!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love ThriftBooks
*by J***A on February 11, 2026*

The book is in beautiful condition, I absolutely loved the valentines day thriftbook packaging and the collectable bookmark is adorable ❤️

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An enjoyable, enlightening series of essays
*by C***E on April 19, 2021*

Seventeen of Aimee Nezhukumatathil's twenty-two students had never seen-- or even heard of-- fireflies. Instead of exploring the world around them, they spend their free time indoors in front of the screens of televisions, computers, and phones. This series of essays tells of Aimee's love of the natural world, how it has sustained her and inspired her throughout the years. The author has lived in a variety of places in the United States: on the grounds of a mental institution in Kansas, in the mountains of Arizona, and in the colder climes of Ohio and western New York. Daughter of a Filipino mother and an Indian father, Aimee and her sister often lived in areas where there were extremely few people of color, and people could be hurtful. Many are the times that something in the natural world, be it a tree, an insect, or any other living thing sustained Aimee and helped her cope. Having explored the natural world and become acquainted with its balm and solace, I enjoyed this series of essays, in particular one entitled "Questions While Searching for Birds with My Two Half-White Sons, Aged Six and Nine, National Audubon Bird Count Day, Oxford, MS." While simple in form, this essay was so vivid that I could easily picture it and enjoy all it had to say. If you would like to spend an afternoon in the natural world learning about some of its wonders and becoming acquainted with a very talented writer, pick up a copy of World of Wonders. Afterward, go outside to appreciate the flowers, the sky, and the birdsong.

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*Last updated: 2026-06-08*