The Secret World of Plants: Tales of More Than 100 Remarkable Flowers, Trees, and Seeds (DK Treasures)
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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! 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. Review: Kid Friendly Encyclopedia - I love this series of books/ encyclopedias. My 7 year old niece loves the mix of the illustrations and pictures, along with good scientific explanations. This book is a great addition to any home library. Review: Great educational resources - Love these books! My children love reading from these. Great engaging photos
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,367 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in Children's Gardening Books (Books) #16 in Children's Environment & Ecology Books (Books) #19 in Children's Flower & Plant Books (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 504 Reviews |
S**K
Kid Friendly Encyclopedia
I love this series of books/ encyclopedias. My 7 year old niece loves the mix of the illustrations and pictures, along with good scientific explanations. This book is a great addition to any home library.
A**R
Great educational resources
Love these books! My children love reading from these. Great engaging photos
D**R
A Botanical Wonderland for All Ages
Delving into this beautifully crafted book is like embarking on a magical journey through the plant kingdom. Each page unveils stunning photography and delightful illustrations, making complex botanical concepts both accessible and engaging. I found myself chuckling at the quirky facts—who knew tulips once cost more than houses? However, the book's substantial size and weight make it a bit unwieldy for bedtime reading. Nonetheless, it's a treasure trove of knowledge that I wholeheartedly recommend for curious minds young and old. citeturn0search0
M**B
Another Great Addition!
Absolutely beautiful book on the world of Plants. We a huge fans of DK publishing and this book meets all of our expectations. Vibrant pictures and child friendly accurate descriptions of plants process and species!
J**M
Beautiful book
This is such a cool book. Beautiful pictures and great information. My plant loving 11 year old loves it!
K**K
Great gift for plant enthusiasts
Vibrant colors, great picture & text ratio. I imagine it is a great book to wean your kids into independent reading as it grows with the kid. Right now, my 5 y.o. nephew enjoys “reading” this with his mom. Later, he can read the short captions as he learns to read, and still enjoy rereading the book as a whole when he is older.
A**M
Great gift for kids
Beautiful and nice quality book. I bought several in this series to give as Christmas gifts.
R**E
Gorgeous, great gift for any age
We have a few of these books, my daughter is almost ten now but weve used them as bedtime learning for a few years. Beautiful pages, we sit as a family and flip through, one person says stop and that’s the page we read together. Lots of fun facts for all ages and the book looks magical
D**L
Beautiful Book!
Best for children to introduce, bit of everything. It doesn't go much into details but okay. The quality of print and pages are excellent.
C**Y
Kids love it.
Lovely book, Kids love looking through and reading the book and discoverng new things each time they read and understand more of the book.
E**C
Good condition
M**J
Beautiful book
What's not to like? Extra large book with luxurious pages and illustrations
K**A
Really good for young kids and older too!
Love these books. It is the first thing my kids go to when it is quiet time.
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