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Plant

Explore the Extraordinary World of Plants and Flowers

Annabelle Griffin author Tjarda Borsboom illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Hungry Tomato Ltd

Published:14th Sep '23

Should be back in stock very soon

Plant cover

This book is simply stunning! Our planet is covered in an incredible variety of awesome plants, from the tiny blades of grass under our feet to giant redwood trees towering above our heads. They're in our gardens, cities and even in our homes. They are all fascinating in so many different ways…but what exactly is a plant, and how do they grow? Plant explores the science behind plants in a fun and curious way, with fascinating bite-size facts and stunning full-color illustrations throughout. Covering key topics, including germination, pollination, seed dispersal and much more. Discover remarkably resilient plants that have adapted to the harshest conditions on Earth, from the driest desert to the icy Arctic. 

• Kill or cure? Discover amazing plants used in miraculous medicines, and some poisonous ones that could prove deadly! 

• What's that smell? Sniff out the world's stinkiest plants, including one that smells like a rotting corpse! 

• What do plants need to grow? Find lots of helpful tips to help you become a green thumbed gardener! 

• Could plants save our planet? Discover how plants clean up our air and help to fight climate change. 

From the food we eat, to the clothes we wear, plants play a vital role in all our lives. Take a closer look at the fruit and vegetables on your plate and discover where chocolate and passion fruit come from. There are great tips and activities for growing your own plants, even if you don't have a garden! Luxuriously bound, with 64 breathtakingly illustrated full-color pages, this book is a number one gift for nature-loving youngsters. Once read, this book will stay with kids forever!   

 

  • Long-listed for The CBHL 2024 Annual Literature Award 2024 (United States)

ISBN: 9781915461186

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

64 pages