Children’s / Teenage general interest: Plants and trees

Book SynopsisWhere can you find Methuselah, the oldest tree in the world? Why is the baobab's trunk so fat? Can trees really warn each other that something is about to eat them?Including a stunning central gatefold that opens out to reveal all 80 trees and how they relate to each other, this book is a visual celebration of the huge variety of trees found across the world, from those you know to those you almost certainly don't. As the book takes the reader on a journey around the world, it reveals trees that give us food and medicine, trees with ancient legends, record-breaking trees and more.Focus spreads will explore subjects such as the life cycle of trees, how they communicate with each other, why trees are vital to the Earth's health, and their importance to us.Table of ContentsIntroduction - how trees live, grow, and survive; types of trees • The Americas - introduction with locator map, tree entries, and a feature spread on leaves • Africa - introduction with locator map, tree entries, and a feature spread on roots, their function and use in communication • Europe & Asia - introduction with locator map, tree entries, and a feature spread on flowers, pollination and seeds • Australasia & Oceania - introduction with locator map, tree entries, and a feature spread on the cultural importance of trees • How to help trees - how and why to protect and appreciate trees.

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Book SynopsisThis exquisitely illustrated treasury of narrative non fiction stories about the natural world, organised season by season and around the world, shows children the infinite beauty and variety of nature in every part of the planet. Arranged around the full cycle of a calendar year, each month chapter features four stories each from a different part of the world to show that while somewhere it is hot summer, somewhere else is in the middle of winter, while some are dry and others are rainy. 48 story spreads tell fascinating single stories of animals and nature from each month of the year, showing how the changing of the seasons takes place around the world, promoting an international sense of the weather, seasons and cycles of nature from very big, to ever-so-small. This captivating book will transport readers across the globe, teaching them about the different kinds of weather and wildlife all Trade Review“Arranged around the cycle of a calendar year, 48 powerful non-fiction stories reveal the diversity of nature on our planet, showing the changing seasons and weather around the world.” * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisFollowing on from the incredible Invented by Animals and Built by Animals, Powered by Plants introduces us to the wondrous plants whose ingenious features have inspired innovations in human technology.Plants exhibit an incredible range of diversity in their shape, structures and how they interact with other living things and their environment. Some of this great diversity is being increasingly studied and copied, inspiring innovation in science, design, engineering and technology.   This book guides readers through a startling collection of fascinating vegetation, from towering cottonwood trees with wind power potential to slippery, meat-eating assassins of the plant world and the fast-growing aquatic plant which helps propel ships farther using less energy. Learn surprising applications and spin-offs of both exotic species including the world’s largest flower that generates its own heat and mTrade Review“An introduction to the diversity in the plant world and their technological uses, from cottonwood trees with wind power potential to meat-eating assassins. Part of a series that includes Built by Animals and Invented by Animals.” * The Bookseller *“This is a light-hearted and informative children’s book to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers alike.” * How It Works *“Packed with illustrations, this fabulous fact-filled book shows just how much we can learn from studying the natural world.” * The Week Junior *“Powered by Plants shows us how much we can learn from studying the myriad magnificence of the natural world.” * Eco Kids Planet *“A remarkable book which is a must for both school and home collection.” * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisOlaf Hajek’s fantastical and mesmerising art is familiar to many adults. Now young readers can enjoy his work while learning about the fascinating health benefits of flowers they encounter every day. Hajek’s paintings spring to life, populated by insects, birds, fruit, and fairytales that illustrate the drama of the natural world. Accompanying each painting are engaging texts that explore various cultural and medicinal aspects of the flowers as well as their importance to artists, writers, and healers. As they learn how iris roots were used to alleviate teething pain in babies and how poppy plants led to the invention of the salt shaker, kids will also get to know a garden’s worth of blooms—from wild roses to carnations and peonies to marigolds. Kids will look at flowers in a whole new light and will delight in this beautiful keepsake of botanical illustrations by a celebrated artist.Trade Review"It is perfect for browsing; open at any point, and a double-page spread offers a complete package of informative, often humorous, text on the verso and whimsical, colorful art on the recto...As stimulating as a blast of chicory root."—Kirkus "Hajek’s assertively whimsical illustrations of flowers—a dandy astride a sailboat, holding an enormous Echinacea bloom; a serene woman wearing a bellflower and perched sidesaddle on a goldfinch—anchor this curious compendium of floral folklore." —Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisDiscover the joys of identifying and observing insects and animals in My First Garden, an interactive and illustrated guide for the youngest of gardeners. Your backyards and gardens are fabulous universes where many little animals and insects live. This book explores which creatures and critters may be found in common outdoor spaces. This book encourages children, ages 4 to 8, to create shelters where animals can visit, collect seeds to feed their guests, and respect boundaries of the wildlife that may stop by. They will look differently at earthworms, they will be fascinated by squirrels, and they will be amazed by butterflies! Learn all about: Earthworms Robins and blackbirds Ladybugs Bees Lizards Earwigs Squirrels Frogs and toads Ants Snails and butterflies! Few things are more exciting than creating and encouraging biodiversity in your own backyard or garden!

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Book SynopsisHeaps of funny facts and cartoons about the plant world's most hilarious adaptations!Plants have developed some downright strange features and behaviours to survive day in and day out. This book's lively artwork and side-splitting jokes uncover the awesome science of the plant world. Meet the stickiest, the stinkiest, the trickiest and of course the absolutely funniest plants on planet Earth!Funny Nature is a series of books presenting science learning through laughter. Brought to you by the author and illustrator of The Poo That Animals Do, this series covers science topics including evolution, adaptation, habitats, anatomy, physiology, life cycles and much more! Perfect for fans of facts and fun aged 6+.Books in the Funny Nature series:Funny BeastsFunny BugsFunny DinosaursFunny PlantsTable of Contents 1: The crazy world of plants (and fungus) 2: When plants explode! 3: Glowing in the dark (and the day) 4: Plants that attack 5: Plants that move it 6: Complete stinkers 7: Very funny fungi 8: Fruit is funny too 9: Trickster plants 10: Shapely plants 11: Terrific trees 12: Plants and people 13: More funny plants 14: Plants quiz 15: Glossary 16: Index

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Book SynopsisCan you really grow tomato ketchup? Today, many children do not know where the foods they eat come from. This book takes kids step-by-step through all the stages needed to grow a small crop of tomatoes: from planting seeds to harvesting their fruits. Then readers will follow a recipe to make delicious ketchup. The book is packed with plant life-cycle information and shows how tomatoes can be grown in a container or small garden, but also includes information about how tomatoes are grown commercially on farms. Get muddy and sticky with some fun and fact-packed, hands-on science.

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Book SynopsisLearn about the amazing life cycles of the animals and plants that live in our world. With easy-to-read text and informative diagrams, this series is a perfect introduction to young readers.

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Book SynopsisIt’s early spring and below the earth’s surface seeds are just starting to sprout. One by one they stretch through the dirt and towards the sun, extending their shoots and leaves and growing tall. All except for one seedling, who isn’t quite ready. Each page of this gentle but powerfully evocative book demonstrates how some of us are different. As most of the seeds transform into strong flowers, they block out the sun from the one left behind. But the little seedling persists, twisting and turning until, with the help of bird and insect friends, it finds its own place to grow and blossom. In the end, this little seed turns into a flower that’s just as beautiful and healthy as all the others. Hailed by Publishers Weekly as “delicate, complex, extravagant, beautiful and strong,” Teckentrup’s inviting and softly coloured illustrations provide the perfect backdrop for this moving tale about being unique while subtly teaching kids about the life cycle of plants.Trade Review“Without sentimentality or special effects, Teckentrup makes readers feel nature’s significance by zeroing in on a very small corner of it.” —Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisOur close relationship with plants goes back hundreds of thousands of years -- plants give us food, in addition to countless materials useful for building, decorating, curing illnesses and keeping us clothed and protected. Which plants have tasty, edible leaves? Why do some plants adopt 'disguises'? And which ones set 'traps' for tiny animals? From the 'bearded' banyan to the African baobab, get ready to branch out into our eye-opening world of plants!

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.Trade ReviewA perfect introduction to the natural world. * The Caravan Club Magazine *Exquisitely illustrated, a delight to look at. * The Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2016 judges *The illustrations are typically colourful and fun, and like the other Usborne lift-the-flap books that we have at home, there is plenty to discover on every page. * Ashleigh Lawrence-Rye *This beautiful book provides an exciting and interesting opportunity to engage your little one’s natural curiosity in exploring nature and early science concepts. Plus reading and learning all about the lifecycle of plants is perfect for building on developing a further interest in gardening and growing! * Jazz Domino Holly *This book is exquisitely illustrated, a delight to look at, it’s the sort of thing that really intrigues young children. But it’s also really informative. What it has is the correct science and at the level that’s right for its young readers - and it’s beautiful to look at. * The Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2016 judges *

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Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelLime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language.Text type A non-chronological report.Pages 30 and 31 feature a persuasive text in a poster format compelling us to act now to save the cloud forest. This provides lots of speaking, listening and writing opportunities.Curriculum links Science: Plants and animals, Variation; Geography: Passport to the world.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.Imagine a peaceful garden, full of wonderful things to discover.This book introduces you to the history of meditation, before taking you through a relaxing guided meditation in a beautiful garden.Poppy O'Neill wanted to create a book that captured some of the calm, mindful experience of a guided meditation. She visited a beautiful park called Bishop''s Palace Gardens for inspiration, taking lots of notes and smelling all the flowers.White Plus/Band 10+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading stamina.Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, su

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Book SynopsisThis lift-the-flap book uses plant-based inks, glues with minimal plastic content and is made from recycled board. Teaching children all about why trees are important and how we can help save them, this eco-friendly book is the perfect introduction to an important topic. With flaps to lift and facts to learn, this book also includes a section on how you can help.First factsIntroduces the worldRecommended for children aged 4+Also available in this Ladybird eco-friendly series:BeesSeas

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Book SynopsisExplore the origins of Earthâs plant life . . . with a talking ficus leaf! In this full-colour graphic novel, Leif the leaf takes readers on a magical (and miraculous) journey, revealing how small specks of ancient moss grew into massive rainforests. With laugh-out-loud text and colourful comic book art, this book is sure to encourage any readerâs interest in science, and grow their love for planet Earth!

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Book SynopsisAround the world there are lots of different types of gardens, from woodlands and rainforests to deserts and mountains. At Kew you can explore many of these amazing habitats, all in one place. Packed full of fascinating facts about flowers, plants, trees and more, and lots of activities, this is the perfect book to start your Kew adventure.Trek through the rainforest in the Palm House and spot coconuts, bananas and cacao pods. See the world in bird's eye view as you climb the Treetop Walkway. Let the bluebells brush your ankles on the Woodland Walk. You'll learn more about the plants, flowers and wildlife that live at Kew, and which ones you might spot at home. Find out why the elements are important, why bees are superheroes and how birds prepare for hibernation. With tips on how to grow plants, make a bird feeder, create art from nature, and so much more, this book allows you to take home the Kew experience.

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Book SynopsisDISCOVER the facts and DO the activities in this fun science seriesTable of Contents 1: What is a plant? 2: Parts of a plant 3: What do plants need? 4: Making food 5: Flowers 6: Germination 7: Bulbs and tubers 8: Spreading seeds 9: Plant adaptation 10: Plants for life 11: Caring for plants 12: Glossary 13: Quiz and Further information 14: Index

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Book SynopsisDISCOVER the facts and DO the activities in this fun science series! Discover and Do! Science is the perfect introduction to science for readers aged 7 and up who enjoy getting creative! Each book looks at core science topics and brings them to life through a lively combination of experiments, craft activities and quizzes. Discover & Do! Plants takes an up-close look at plants, exploring essential scientific topics such as germination, photosynthesis and pollination, alongside how we can care for the plants on Earth. Along the way, readers will discover how to do a local plant survey, sprout beans, watch water travel through a plant and much more!Titles in the series:AnimalsForcesElectricityHuman BodyLightMaterialsPlants SoundTable of Contents 1: What is a plant? 2: Parts of a plant 3: What do plants need? 4: Making food 5: Flowers 6: Germination 7: Bulbs and tubers 8: Spreading seeds 9: Plant adaptation 10: Plants for life 11: Caring for plants 12: Glossary 13: Quiz and Further information 14: Index

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Book SynopsisCome on a walk in the forest and find out about the trees and other plants that live in our wonderful world. You''ll discover a walking palm, why woodpeckers peck trees and meet the tallest tree in the world!I''m Glad There Are is series of brightly illustrated non-fiction titles exploring the things we are grateful for in the natural world around us. The books encourage children aged 6 plus to observe the natural world, and to appreciate and learn about ways to protect it. Each book includes simple activities to try. Titles in the series:Bees and Other BugsTrees and Other PlantsClouds and RainStars and the MoonOceans and SeasHumans and Other AnimalsTable of Contents 1: Trees and Other Plants 1: Trees 1: Trees for Birds 1: Deciduous Trees 1: Evergreen Trees 1: Flowers 1: Plants We Can Eat 1: Desert Plants 1: Grasslands 1: Forests 1: Rainforests 1: Houseplants 1: Glossary 1: Index

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.

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Book SynopsisA beautifully-illustrated informative look at the largest land biome in the world.

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Book SynopsisSay goodbye to boring biology with this fast-fact-packed tour of the world of plants. It's the perfect way for children aged 9 plus to brush up on their S.T.E.M. stats and cement what they have learned in class with this fun book.Plants explores the oddest, weirdest and most interesting facts about and features of plants in bite-sized chunks of text, so readers won't be overwhelmed with information. Funny illustrations and photos are designed to hold their interest, and help them engage with S.T.E.M. topics.Plants takes a look at plant parts - such as leaves and flowers - and their functions. It looks at the ingenious ways plants pollinate, grow and defend themselves, and how some even eat animals to survive. There is also a fun activity all about revealing the colours of leaves for budding STEMsters to try out, too.The Stupendous and Tremendous Science series is ideal for all children aged 9+ who are studying S.T.E.M. topics at school or who simply have a fascination with science. It covers all the core topics in a fun and accessible way.Title in the series:Ecstatic and Excellent EnergyHappy and Healthy Human BodyPowerful and Pongy PlantsSoaring and Spectacular SpaceTable of Contents 1: Precious plants 1: Daring to be different 1: Get to the root of it 1: Leave it! 1: Fierce flowers 1: Powerful pollination 1: Weird Fruit 1: Strange seeds 1: Killer plants 1: Don't eat me! 1: Funky feeders 1: Oddly useful 1: Astonishing activity: Colourful leaves 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisIn the garden ecosystem, a flower means many things to each bird, insect, and creature. What does a flower do? They may not seem active to human eyes, but for the creatures of the garden they dust a bumblebee, shade a frog, feed a hummingbird, and serve as the center of a buzzing, humming, thrumming community. In A Flower is a Friend, award-winning author Frieda Wishinsky’s spare text whispers softly to readers about the many ways a flower cares for those around it, while award-winning illustrator Karen Patkau’s striking art provides a close-up view of each mouse, frog, and butterfly within a blossom’s embrace. Rich back matter unfurls further information about the partnerships within the garden ecosystem, including the ways these garden creatures are friends to flowers in return.Trade ReviewPraise for A Flower is a Friend California Reading Association “2023 EUREKA! Nonfiction Children’s Book Awards” Honor Book The Children’s Book Council “May 2023 Hot Off the Press” Feature Fall 2023 CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens Selection 49th Kids “Spring 2023 New Releases” Feature CBC Books “12 Canadian books for younger children this summer 2023” Feature ★“ Beginning with this quietly lovely book’s first spread, blossoms proudly announce themselves in clear, simple prose and describe how they help their friends….The remarkable digital illustrations, so photographically, lusciously lifelike that one can almost smell floral aromas wafting from the pages, call for readers’ close scrutiny….A garden of gorgeous delights.”—Kirkus ★ Starred Review “Young readers will enjoy the accessible tone and engaging illustrations of this scientifically minded book; this is first-rate for browsing shelves or to round-out classroom collections.”—School Library Journal “This appealing picture book takes viewers on a close-up tour of a garden….Wishinsky’s age-appropriate text talks of friendships between flowers and animals and uses questions to engage her audience….Patkau’s vibrantly colorful illustrations are eye-catching and helpful. An intriguing picture book on flowers and their friends”—Booklist ★“[S]tunningly beautiful….The interconnectedness of nature is explained in easy-to-understand descriptions and the colorful illustrations of familiar and not-so-familiar flowers are beautiful to look at.”—Youth Services Book Review ★ Starred Review “[A] wonderful invitation to embrace science….Enjoy both quiet moments with the pictures and the fun of discovery with the text in this thoughtful book. Highly Recommended”—CM Magazine “[A] lovely celebration of flowers….The lyrical text lends itself to be read aloud with young readers. The art invites the reader to study the images closely to discover more animals….A perfect book for nature lovers.”—The International Educator “This quiet, cozy, informative, and beautifully illustrated children’s book explores the relationships between flowers and wildlife.…Perfect for schools and libraries, this fantastic introduction to nature, gardening, and ecosystems will captivate children ages 3 – 6 with its realistic artwork and accessible language.”—CLCD - Children’s Literature “Master nonfiction author Frieda Wishinsky helps readers think about the way that flowers care for those around it….Full page, close-up illustrations by award-winning illustrator Karen Patkau are spectacular….This is a gorgeous gem of a nonfiction title.”—Larry Swartz “Page after page of glorious digital art….A Flower is a Friend will be a lovely book for teaching STEM with regards to the growth and changes in plants and the interrelationships of living things….Coupled with Karen Patkau's illustrations, A Flower is a Friend transforms from creative non-fiction to gorgeous coffee table book that any reader would love to peruse.”—CanLit for LittleCanadians

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Book SynopsisThis beautiful book of narrative non-fiction looks at the urban forest and dives into the question of how we can live in harmony with city trees. “Imagine a city draped in a blanket of green … Is this the city you know?” A Forest in the City looks at the urban forest, starting with a bird’s-eye view of the tree canopy, then swooping down to street level, digging deep into the ground, then moving up through a tree’s trunk, back into the leaves and branches. Trees make our cities more beautiful and provide shade but they also fight climate change and pollution, benefit our health and connections to one another, provide food and shelter for wildlife, and much more. Yet city trees face an abundance of problems, such as the abundance of concrete, poor soil and challenging light conditions. So how can we create a healthy environment for city trees? Urban foresters are trying to create better growing conditions, plant diverse species, and maintain trees as they age. These strategies, and more, reveal that the urban forest is a complex system—A Forest in the City shows readers we are a part of it. Includes a list of activities to help the urban forest and a glossary. The ThinkCities series is inspired by the urgency for new approaches to city life as a result of climate change, population growth and increased density. It highlights the challenges and risks cities face, but also offers hope for building resilience, sustainability and quality of life as young people act as advocates for themselves and their communities. Key Text Features diagrams author's note glossary sources definitions Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.7 Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.Trade Review[A] well-researched resource. * CM: Canadian Review of Materials *[A] Forest in the City clearly makes the case for the role of the next generation of stewards … Two green thumbs up. * Our Forest *[An] impressively illustrated and engaging book. * ETFO Voice *

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Book SynopsisThe amazing world of plant life is full of incredible surprises. Discover how plants are fundamental to the survival of all life on Earth, and the amazing ways they have adapted to thrive everywhere from forests and mountainsides to ponds, oceans and arid deserts. With stunning photographs and cutaway illustrations, explore the fascinating world of flowers, trees, leaves and seeds. Clear explanations and awesome facts reveal everything from the secrets inside flowers and plant cells, to the layers of life in a rainforest.

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Book SynopsisMaking big science topics just the right size for little readers as we explore plants. Did you know that plants make their food from sunshine? But that some plants eat bugs? And some plants have been around since before the time of the dinosaurs? Plants are pretty amazing, and we'd like to tell you why... So sit back, and let expert scientist and CBeebies writer Emily Dodd tell you all about plants. With bite-sized text, facts to make you say 'WOW', and easy-to-understand explanations, big science topics are now just the right size for readers 4 years plus. Brilliantly illustrated by Chorkung, this is the perfect little book for readers who are just discovering all the AMAZING STUFF in the world around them.

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Book SynopsisA gorgeous gift book filled with 52 seasonal activities that families and friends can enjoy together, published in collaboration with the National Trust.Make every Sunday a fun day with an inspirational nature activity for every weekend of the year! From green-fingered gardening projects and outdoor obstacle courses to creative crafts and warming winter recipes, there is something for everyone, whatever the weather. Packed with super seasonal activities for children (and adults!) of all ages, this book will make every family weekend a fantastic one.Presented in a beautiful hardback format with cloth binding and featuring stunning full colour illustrations from Jesús Verona on every page, this is a book to be treasured for years to come.

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Book SynopsisCan you really grow a carrot cake? Today, many children do not know where the foods they eat come from. This book takes kids step-by-step through all the stages needed to grow a small crop of carrots: from planting seeds to harvesting their vegetables. Then readers will follow a recipe to make a delicious carrot cake. The book is packed with plant life-cycle information and shows how carrots can be grown in a container or small garden, but also includes information about how carrots are grown commercially on farms. Get muddy and sticky with some fun and fact-packed, hands-on science.

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Book SynopsisCan you really grow crisps? Today, many children do not know where the foods they eat come from. This book takes kids step-by-step through all the stages needed to grow a small crop of potatoes: from planting seed potatoes to harvesting their vegetables. Then readers will follow a recipe to make a bowl of delicious crisps. The book is packed with plant life-cycle information and shows how potatoes can be grown in a container or small garden, but also includes information about how potatoes are grown commercially on farms. Get muddy and sticky with some fun and fact-packed, hands-on science.

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Book SynopsisCan you really grow strawberry jam? Today, many children do not know where the foods they eat come from. This book takes kids step-by-step through all the stages needed to grow a small crop of strawberries: from planting runners to harvesting their fruit. Then readers will follow a recipe to make delicious jam. The book is packed with plant life-cycle information and shows how strawberries can be grown in a container or small garden, but also includes information about how strawberries are grown commercially on farms. Get muddy and sticky with some fun and fact-packed, hands-on science.

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Book SynopsisIn this beautiful science book readers will join Mr. Green and his friend young Mo in their community garden. When spring comes, the garden bursts into life. Mo discovers how daffodils and other plants grow from bulbs. The friends plant flower and vegetable seeds for the summer. The garden's birds are busy building nests. And insects, spiders, and other minibeasts appear from their winter hiding places. Perfect for studying plant and animal life cycles and for developing a love of nature.

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Book SynopsisIn this beautiful science book readers will join Mr. Green and his friend young Mo in their community garden. When autumn comes, the plants produce their seeds and start to die. The leaves on the trees change colour and drop to the ground. And as some of the garden's animals prepare to hibernate or hide away for the winter, there's still lots to do as there are pumpkins and apples to be harvested. Perfect for studying plant and animal life cycles and for building a love of nature.

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Book Synopsis ‘Hefty and accessible ... these vivid pages are divvied up in a way that will greatly add to the young reader’s general knowledge.’ – Wall Street Journal Journey across 40 incredible habitats around the world to discover the biggest, boldest, and stinkiest plants Without plants there would be no life on Earth, but most people are blind to their impact. This stylish and informative introduction to plants sets out to cure ‘plant blindness’ by introducing children to 66 amazing plants from the six major climactic zones around the world. From the smelliest, such as the massive Titan Arum of the Indonesian rainforest, which stinks of rotting flesh to attract insects, to the hardest-working, including peat moss, an overlooked bog plant that helps protect our planet by trapping carbon dioxide, readers will learn about the vital role of plants in Nature through detailed, vibrant illustrations and fascinating facts. Children will also learn how to use their new-found knowledge of the plant’s natural environment to care for the plants around them and at home. Matthew Biggs’ research included consulting eminent botanists around the globe and referencing scientific papers. This book teaches children about plants in the context of their natural environment, and is ideal for geography and biology curricular tie ins, as well as being a book that will inspire children to love and care for the plants around them. This is the perfect compendium for plant-lovers, budding gardeners, and would-be botanists and nature-lovers alike. Ages 7 - 12Trade Review‘[A Home for Every Plant] provides lots of information about habitats and fascinating plants and [the] illustrations are beautiful. … An important nature book.’ – Toronto.com‘This is the perfect compendium for would-be botanists and the already green-fingered amongst us, big and small. Utterly brilliant.’ – Honest Mum‘Colorful … promises to introduce interesting plants and offer a variety of knowledge.’ – Bookworm For Kids‘Gorgeous and stuffed full of information about every kind of plant imaginable. … A must-buy for nature lovers!’ – Picture Book Playdate‘Rich and intriguing. … Children will enjoy exploring this book with vivid illustrations and fascinating plant-based facts.’ – The Silvan Reverie‘A beautiful and creative work. … Getting this book into the hands of children is the first step in getting them interested in plants and how important they are to our environment.’ – Pamela Kramer

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Book SynopsisWhat could you live without? You could live without chocolate or TV, right? Those things are easy to lose. But what about a world without any sunlight? Or rain falling from the skies? Could you live in a world where plants or animals had disappeared? How about a world where you couldn''t even go to the toilet? Discover what it would be like to live in a world without the most important parts of everyday life in this weird and wonderful series.

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Book SynopsisHere, children can explore some of the most interesting and important life cycles in the animal kingdom. With engaging language and an innovative use of design, this series makes the science behind life cycles accessible to reluctant and confident readers alike.

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