Plant

Plant Synopsis

LONGLISTED FOR THE SLA INFORMATION BOOK AWARDS 2024 AND THE CBHL 2024 ANNUAL LITERATURE AWARD

This book is simply stunning! Our planet is covered in an incredible variety of amazing 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 sugar come from. There are great tips and tricks for growing your own food, even if you don't have a garden! Luxuriously bound, with 64 breathtakingly illustrated full-colour pages, this book is a number one gift for nature-loving youngsters. Once read this book will stay with kids forever!

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