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Author:

Hoare, Ben, author.

Title:

The secret world of plants : tales of more than 100 remarkable flowers, trees, and seeds / Ben Hoare ; illustrated by Kaley McKean.

Publisher:

DK Publishing,

Copyright Date:

2022

Description:

191 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm

Subject:

Plants.

Other Authors:

McKean, Kaley, illustrator.

Notes:

Includes index. Subtitle from cover.

Contents:

Leaves -- Stems and trunks -- Roots and bulbs -- Flowers -- Fruits and cones -- Seeds and nuts.

Summary:

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.

ISBN:

9780744059830
0744059836

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1291878066

Locations:

BRPD251 -- Adel Public Library (Adel)

TCPG826 -- Bettendorf Public Library Information Center (Bettendorf)

KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

OJPC027 -- Corning Public Library (Corning) — J 580 HOA

YUPD232 -- DeWitt Community Library (De Witt)

JSPB572 -- Ely Public Library (Ely)

ZKPC437 -- Logan Public Library (Logan)

FGPD194 -- New Hampton Public Library (New Hampton)

UBPC631 -- Webb Shadle Public Library (Pleasantville)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)

SFPH074 -- Waterloo Public Library (Waterloo)