
The Secret World of Plants
Tales of More Than 100 Remarkable Flowers, Trees, and Seeds
DK · Print & ebook · October 11, 2022
A timeless treasury of more than 100 stories from the incredible kingdom of plants, told by author and nature expert Ben Hoare.
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- Who it’s for
- Children ages 7+ interested in plants and the natural world
- Themes
- Plant science, Plant-animal relationships, Remarkable plant adaptations
- Genres
- Plants & Flowers, All About Trees, Kids' Gardening
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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. 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!
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This fascinating book for kids explores the vast plant kingdom and explains how plants work, as well as the weird and wonderful relationships they have with animals. Children can discover the secrets of more than 100 amazing plants in this treasury of fascinating flora, as well as the essentials of plant science, including photosynthesis, pollination, and germination. Each species is shown with remarkable photography and beautiful illustrations, all brought to life by Ben Hoare’s writing, filled with charm and infectious enthusiasm. This nature book for children ages 7+ features: - An eye-catching holographic cover, gilded edges, and stunning photography and illustrations, making it the perfect gift - A wide range of incredible plants and trees from all around the world - Illustrated diagrams to support definitions of different types of plants - Introductory reference pages that explain key topics such as photosynthesis This book is a must for any child interested in the natural world and the plants that grow in it. Plants provide us with food, fuel, and medicine, and without them, life as we know it would not exist. From orchids that grow vanilla pods to leaves that look like stones, and from bamboo that can be made into clothes to moss that soaks up vast amounts of carbon dioxide, plants shape our world in an endless variety of ways.
Who it’s for
- Children ages 7+ interested in plants and the natural world
- Young readers curious about how plants work
Where it sits
| Plants & Flowers | 100% |
|---|---|
| Kids' Gardening | 33% |
| All About Trees | 30% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Plants & Flowers
- Reference
- Ecosystems & Environment
- Authors
- Ben Hoare
- Publisher
- DK
- Published
- October 11, 2022
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Plant science · Plant-animal relationships · Remarkable plant adaptations
- Reading lane
- Plants & Flowers