Plants Are Hunters And Other Strange Facts
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Plants Are Hunters And Other Strange Facts
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Author : Gary Sprott
language : en
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Release Date : 2019-08-11
Plants Are Hunters And Other Strange Facts written by Gary Sprott and has been published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-11 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Let's dig into incredible facts about Earth’s plants and trees – including the deadly tricks of the meat-eating pitcher plant and the stinky charms of the corpse flower! In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will learn why these natural wonders are so important to human survival. It includes facts about how plants and trees trap their meals, how they stay safe from danger, and how they help keep humans healthy. This series introduces young readers to some curious, cute, and downright strange facts about plants and animals. These high-interest books feature stand-alone spreads, so readers can flip pages and read in any order. Glossary words are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension.
Plants Are Hunters And Other Strange Facts
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Author : Gary Sprott
language : en
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Release Date : 2019-08-11
Plants Are Hunters And Other Strange Facts written by Gary Sprott and has been published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-11 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Let's dig into incredible facts about Earth’s plants and trees – including the deadly tricks of the meat-eating pitcher plant and the stinky charms of the corpse flower! In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will learn why these natural wonders are so important to human survival. It includes facts about how plants and trees trap their meals, how they stay safe from danger, and how they help keep humans healthy. This series introduces young readers to some curious, cute, and downright strange facts about plants and animals. These high-interest books feature stand-alone spreads, so readers can flip pages and read in any order. Glossary words are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension.
The Plant Hunters
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Author : Carolyn Fry
language : en
Publisher: Andre Deutsch
Release Date : 2017
The Plant Hunters written by Carolyn Fry and has been published by Andre Deutsch this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Plant collecting categories.
Travel across the world and through history to meet the botanical pioneers who changed our landscape. Plant Hunters tells the story of our obsession with all things that grow--both for their beauty and their economic potential--and the creation of botanical gardens to cultivate them. This sumptuous, intriguing volume moves from East to West and back again, introducing the botanists, explorers, and empire builders who gathered plants such as the coconut tree, roses, and numerous fruits and vegetables to bring back home. Showcasing hundreds of breathtaking illustrations and historical documents, it examines the species we now take for granted and the plants that have enriched and impoverished nations.
The Amazing World Of Plants
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Author : Zdenka Podhajská
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
The Amazing World Of Plants written by Zdenka Podhajská and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Botany categories.
Plant Hunters
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Author : Carolyn Fry
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Plant Hunters written by Carolyn Fry and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Plant collecting categories.
They can be more richly-hued than precious stones, more valuable than gold and as alluring as undiscovered lands. This is the story of rare and unusual plants, and the botanist explorers who risked neck and nation in search of them. Open this lushly illustrated and unique volume and encounter a treasure-trove of plant hunting history. It is teeming with over 100 detailed colour illustrations from the Royal Botanic Gardens archive in Kew, plus fascinating facsimile copies of memorabilia such as pages from Linnaeus' 1732 Lapland journal, botanical notebook and sketchbook extracts and specimen drawings. From the Ancient Egyptians to the 'discovery' of Australia, it is a story rich in adventure. This unique book comes in a sturdy outer casing and has many gatefolds throughout to enhance the spectacular images presented.
The Plant Hunters
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Author : Michael Sidney Tyler-Whittle
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1970
The Plant Hunters written by Michael Sidney Tyler-Whittle and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1970 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
From Queen Hatshepsut's journey to the land of Punt in 1482 B.C. to modern botanical expeditions, here is a vivid account of botanists, their travels, and the interesting, valuable specimens they brought back to their gardens and laboratories. Mr. Whittle first surveys the history of collecting prior to the time of Nathaniel Ward, the inventor of the portable greenhouse, then explains the scientific techniques of plant hunting developed by Ward. And, finally, he tells of the "Scramble for Green Treasure" to the far corners of the earth that followed in Ward's wake and he explores the gradual development of the methods botanists are using now.
Surprising Facts About Plants
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Author : Norris McWhirter
language : en
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Release Date : 1972
Surprising Facts About Plants written by Norris McWhirter and has been published by Franklin Watts this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1972 with Plants categories.
The Plant Hunters
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Author : Anita Silvey
language : en
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Release Date : 2015-12-15
The Plant Hunters written by Anita Silvey and has been published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Driven by an all-consuming passion, the plant hunters traveled around the world, facing challenges at every turn: tropical illnesses, extreme terrain, and dangerous animals. They battled piranhas, tigers, and vampire bats. Even the plants themselves could be lethal! But these intrepid eighteenth- and nineteenth-century explorers were determined to find and collect new and unusual specimens, no matter what the cost. Then they tried to transport the plants—and themselves—home alive. Creating an important legacy in science, medicine, and agriculture, the plant hunters still inspire the scientific and environmental work of contemporary plant enthusiasts. Working from primary sources—journals, letters, and notes from the field—Anita Silvey introduces us to these daring adventurers and scientists. She takes readers into the heart of their expeditions to then-uncharted places such as the Amazon basin, China, and India. As she brings a colorful cast of characters to life, she shows what motivated these Indiana Jones–type heroes. In The Plant Hunters, science, history, and adventure have been interwoven to tell a largely forgotten—yet fascinating—story.
The Plant Messiah
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Author : Carlos Magdalena
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2017-06-01
The Plant Messiah written by Carlos Magdalena and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-01 with Science categories.
Passionate, forthright and enthusiastic, Carlos Magdalena is a world-renowned horticulturist - known both for his charisma and his conservation work. The Plant Messiah follows Carlos' dreams and disappointments; from his days as a school boy in the death throes of General Franco's Fascist dictatorship, to his advent as The Plant Messiah at the forefront of conservation, backed by the reputation and resources of The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and enthused by the potential that lies beyond. The book discloses for the first time the details behind his 'codebreaking' exploits and the secret stories behind his work; his genius, lateral thinking and steadfast belief that everything is possible.
Funny Facts About Plants
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Author : Śrīharṣa
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Funny Facts About Plants written by Śrīharṣa and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Plants categories.