Here is a an original and exciting new look at the fascinating natural world of plants. Stunning real-life photographs of flowers, fruits, seeds, leaves and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of plant anatomy and growth. See the biggest flower in the world, where a seed develops, what the inside of a plant stem looks like, how a flower attracts insects, what a plant's reproductive organs look like, and how a dandelion spreads its seeds. Learn how plants defend themselves, why flowers are brightly colored, how a plant can climb, why some plants feed on insects, and why some plants have no seeds. Discover why some plants have spines and stingers, what plants looked like millions of years ago, how plants survive in the desert, how plants turn sunlight into energy, and much, much more.
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Discover the fascinating world of plants -- their structure, variety and life history.
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...a mini museum between the covers of a book. [Eyewitness series] -- The New York Times
These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers. [Eyewitness series] -- School Library Journal
These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers. [Eyewitness series] -- School Library Journal
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Full-color photos. "The most impressive feature of this book is the quality of the carefully composed images, such as the time-lapse aging of a blossom. Each superb spread contains a complete topic, including how a plant is pollinated, how seeds are spread, and surviving above the snow line. Readers of many ages can appreciate this."--(starred) Science Books & Films.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Plant (DK Eyewitness Books) (Hardcover)
Like all Eyewhitness books, this one is full of information and great photos. We have a large collection of these books and look forward to enjoying them for years to come.
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Beautiful and Engaging,
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This review is from: Plant (DK Eyewitness Books) (Hardcover)
I just finished reading this book with my 7-yr old son and 5-yr old daughter, reading a few pages every night for the last week. This is one of the best of the Eyewitness Books we've read, and that's saying a lot.
Not only are the pictures beautiful and interesting, but the text is well-written and easy for the little ones to understand. It also covers topics not always covered in standard Plant books, such as the history of plant collecting and how botanists study plants. Some of our favorite sections include: How a Plant is Pollinated Self-Defense Meat Eaters Plant Passengers Living Without Water The Plant Collectors I haven't come across a DK book that didn't spark my interest, but this one gets especially high marks from me. I highly recommend it, especially as a home learning resource or for anyone wanting to learn more about plants in an easy-to-understand format. Five stars.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great basics for adults and children.,
This review is from: Plant (DK Eyewitness Books) (Hardcover)
Good introduction to plants for all those of reading age. Also a good review for those who studied botany too long ago!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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