The science of plants : inside their secret world
2022
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Discover the extraordinary diversity of the plant world - and how plants work - with this photographic celebration of the trees, flowers, and foliage plants that share our planet. From tiny mosses and delicate ferns to vibrant blooms and stately palms, The Science of Plants invites you to explore the plant kingdom from the ground up, and from root to leaf tip. DK's elegant introduction to botany is packed with sumptuous photos and crystal-clear artworks that explain the mechanics of photosynthesis, why leaves change colour, how cacti store water, and how seeds know when to grow. Filled with fascinating stories of how plants protect themselves from predators, and how flowers use colour and scent to interact with - and manipulate - the creatures around them, The Science of Plants is a fresh and engaging introduction to the mysterious inner workings of the plant world.
Main title:
The science of plants : inside their secret world / senior editor, Helen Fewster ; photographer, Gary Ombler ; illustrators, Dominic Clifford, Alex Lloyd ; contributors, Jamie Ambrose [and 6 others].
Author:
Fewster, Helen, editorOmbler, Gary, photographer (expression)Clifford, Dominic, illustratorLloyd, Alex, illustratorAmbrose, Jamie (Author of nature books for children), contributorRoyal Botanic Gardens, Kew, associated name
Imprint:
London : DK Penguin Randon House, 2022.©2022
Collation:
360 pages : illustrations (coloured) ; 31 cm.
Notes:
Content previously published as Flora, in 2018.
Contents:
The plant kingdom -- Roots -- Stems and branches -- Leaves -- Flowers -- Seeds and fruits.
ISBN:
9780241515501 (hbk)9780241515501
Dewey class:
571.324580
Language:
English
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BRN:
512095
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Library | Adult Non Fiction - Environment | 571.324 SCI | Onloan - Due: 07 Oct 2024 |