HOME FOR EVERY PLANT: WONDERS OF THE BOTANICAL WORLD (HB)

This stylish and informative introduction to plants sets out to cure ‘plant blindness’ by introducing children to 66 amazing plants from the six major climactic zones around the world. From the smelliest plants (such as the massive Titan Arum of the Indonesian rainforest which stinks of rotting flesh to attract insects) to the hardest-working plants (like peat moss, an overlooked bog plant that helps protect our planet by trapping carbon dioxide) readers will learn about the vital role of plants in nature through detailed, vibrant illustrations and fascinating facts.