{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"KGNU Radio Book Club","title":"Naming Nature: A Cabinet of Natural Curiosities for Word Lovers","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b3ebed21\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1774,"description":"The June selection for the Radio Book Club is Naming Nature: A Cabinet of Natural Curiosities for Word Lovers by Colorado author T.A. Barron.Barron is best known for his fantasy novels for children and young adults, including the popular Merlin series. Throughout his more than 30 books, he has frequently explored themes of nature, stewardship and conservation.In his latest work, Barron turns to nonfiction, examining the fascinating stories behind how plants, animals and birds came to be named across different cultures and societies. The book also highlights the importance of protecting biodiversity and preserving the species that share our world.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/fLsdQU3-5lEp6TkqQRQl2z75uwbO0bxPTUfa3PDzRR0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wNzYx/NTNmYjAwNGQ0MmY2/NTRiM2RmN2E0ODVl/MmM4Zi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}