{"product_id":"9780804854931","title":"Origami Orchids Kit","description":"Author: Dennis Whigham\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780804854931\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Berkeley Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Oct 2022\u003cbr\u003ePages: 48\u003cbr\u003eFormat: SA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreate beautiful paper models of 20 orchid species!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Display native orchids with these realistic paper replicas that you simply pop-out and glue together--no scissors required! These paper sculptures were produced under the direction of scientists at the North American Orchid Conservation Center, which is located at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center\u0026amp;#x27;s United States Botanic Garden.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eThis kit features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA full-colour book presenting fascinating information about the orchid species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecut pieces for 20 beautiful 3D paper orchids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed assembly instructions for each model, which are ranked by difficulty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA display base for each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying book explains the efforts that are underway to conserve threatened and endangered native North American species. The project introductions show photos of the finished models as well as stunning photos of each model\u0026amp;#x27;s living counterpart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe amazing collection of orchids in this kit includes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Showy Lady\u0026amp;#x27;s Slipper Orchid:\u003c\/b\u003e the tallest US-native orchid, which is threatened in part due to its 15-year maturation period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Water Spider Orchid:\u003c\/b\u003e North America\u0026amp;#x27;s only aquatic orchid, which exudes a chemical deterrent to protect its tender roots from predation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Dragon\u0026amp;#x27;s Mouth Orchid\u003c\/b\u003e: attracts pollinating bumblebees through strong ultraviolet inflorescence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Cigar Orchid\u003c\/b\u003e, also know as \u0026amp;#x27;the Bee Swarm Orchid\u0026amp;#x27;: has become endangered through over-collecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Striped Coralroot Orchid\u003c\/b\u003e: doesn\u0026amp;#x27;t manufacture food through photosynthesis, but rather survives through a parasitic relationship with a fungus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Rattlesnake Plantain Orchid\u003c\/b\u003e: an evergreen species with patterned leaves that resemble snake skin, and a flower spike that looks like a rattlesnake\u0026amp;#x27;s rattle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46814074306718,"sku":"ADS-9780804854931","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780804854931.jpg?v=1778334073","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780804854931","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}