The Secret World of Plants
Tales of More Than 100 Remarkable Flowers, Trees, and Seeds
$45.49
- Hardcover
192 pages
- Release Date
5 October 2022
Summary
A timeless treasury of more than 100 stories from the incredible kingdom of plants, told by author and nature expert Ben Hoare
Plants are found almost everywhere on Earth, but to many people their lives are a mystery. Discover the secrets of more than 100 amazing plants in this treasury of intriguing flora.
Learn how seagrass flowers underwater, how the Venus flytrap counts to make sure it catches its prey, and why some tulips used to cost more than a house! This book explores…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241563526 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0241563526 |
| Author: | Ben Hoare |
| Publisher: | Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Imprint: | DK Children |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 5 October 2022 |
| Weight: | 1.17kg |
| Dimensions: | 288mm x 238mm x 24mm |
| Series: | DK Treasures |
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Be warned - if you buy this for one of the youngsters in your life, they’re going to have to prise the book out of your hands first.
Be warned - if you buy this for one of the youngsters in your life, they’re going to have to prise the book out of your hands first. * BBC Wildlife *A treasure trove for children (aged seven and over) interested in the natural world, this gorgeous gilded book clearly explains the essentials of plant science and unveils the mysteries of more than 100 varieties of fascinating flora. Learn about plants with seeds the size of football, how seagrass flowers underwater, and find out which moss was used instead of nappies! – Margaret Bartlett * BBC Countryfile Magazine *
About The Author
Ben Hoare
Ben Hoare is a science writer and editor, and the author of the hugely successful An Anthology of Intriguing Animals, The Wonders of Nature, and Nature’s Treasures for DK. He is passionate about nature and sharing his knowledge of the natural world.
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