What's Inside a Garden?: Science and Nature Coloring Book

Explore all the wonders of the garden—birds, flowers, butterflies, and more—with this coloring book from New York Times bestselling author and artist Rachel Ignotofsky.

Rachel Ignotofsky's beloved books The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth and Women in Science bring science and nature to brilliant life through gorgeous and illuminating illustrations. Now, with What’s Inside a Garden?: Science and Nature Coloring Book, her detailed and engaging artwork lets you immerse yourself in the garden while coloring.

Each of the forty detailed illustrations shows an aspect of the garden—birds and their nests, caterpillars becoming butterflies, flowers and pollinators working together. Color the pages as you as you explore the elements of the garden ecosystem that work together to grow healthy plants and shelter animals and insects.

The sturdy, perforated pages can handle colored pencils, crayons, or markers. Tear out to share with friends or feature as art in the home. Perfect for gardeners, students, and nature lovers of all ages, What’s Inside a Garden Coloring Book is an utterly charming way to consider what’s happening in our own backyards.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs