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64 pp.
| Quarto/W&P |
September, 2018 |
TradeISBN 978-1-78603-286-7$17.95
(3)
4-6
Illustrated by
Catell Ronca.
Humans "depend on plants for our very existence," so it's a good thing plants are so hearty. From flowers that attract pollinators to gigantic roots that absorb water in the desert to flytraps that eat insects, this survey explains strange and amazing botanical survival mechanisms. Bright digital-collage illustrations give readers a close-up view of the plants. The last two pages emphasize the importance of conservation. Ind.