The invisible threads of Nature

An award-winning narrative non-fiction title translated into 6 languages, exploring ecology through bizarre true stories. A foreign rights hit.​

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Why did Australians build a monument to a dung ball? ​

What are spider-goats and golden frogs? ​

Nature is full of incredible, true stories linked by invisible ecological threads. Blending science and humor, this book uncovers  the unexpected messes humans cause when disrupting ecosystems, offering young readers clear keys to understand our planet.​

Key points:

◊ Award-winning and long-seller​

An acclaimed long-seller that transforms ecology into a gripping journey through nature’s balance.​

◊ Beautifully illustrated​

An incredibly unique graphic layout where biology turns into beautiful contemporary art.​

Rights sold: German, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Slovak, Polish​

Awards:

⭐2018​ DEUTSCHER JUGENDLITERATURPREIS WINNER​ NON-FICTION CATEGORY​

Author & Illustrator

Gianumberto Accinelli (author)​

An entomologist with a PhD in biological control, he is an expert storyteller who shares his passion for nature with schools and readers. Selected by Corriere della Sera among the 20 figures changing Italy, he won the prestigious Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis with The Invisible Threads of Nature. Gianumberto is a prolific author and popular radio/TV science communicator, he specializes in narrative non-fiction that inspires environmental awareness.​

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Serena Viola (illustrator)​

Based in Milan, she is an acclaimed artist whose work spans illustration, painting, and visual design. Her award-winning books have gained major international recognition, including the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis, an Honorable Mention at the 3×3 Illustration Annual, and exhibitions at the MAK Museum in Vienna. She combines fine-arts expertise with a striking contemporary style. ​