Why do trees grow so tall? Are tomato plants really carnivorous? And why do mushrooms appear in rings?
This exciting and eye-opening full-color hardback takes young readers on a journey of discovery through the kingdoms of plants and fungi. The chapters are divided by continent with annotated maps, demonstrating the extraordinary variety of our planet's life and showcasing many fascinating species that will be unfamiliar to most people.
Includes:
Plants of the world
Plants under threat
How plants help people
How to help plants and the planet
Glossary of key terms
Brimming over with beautiful illustrations, this volume presents a wonderful opportunity to discover lesser known lifeforms from all over the world, and to see familiar plants and fungi in a whole new light.
Ideal for nature-loving kids aged 8+.
| ISBN: | 9781398804432 |
| Publication date: | 1st January 2023 |
| Author: | Michael Leach, Meriel Lland |
| Illustrator: | Juanita LondoñoGaviria |
| Publisher: | Arcturus an imprint of Arcturus Publishing |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 128 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage reference: Subject-specific reference |