From an acclaimed botanist and artist, a thrilling and beautifully illustrated expedition around the globe in search of the world's most extraordinary plants. &nbsp; After making a strange discovery on a childhood trip to Ikea--a stand of sap-sucking, leafless broomrapes, stealing nutrients from their neighbors' roots--Chris Thorogood dreamed of becoming a botanist and would stop at nothing to feed his growing addiction to plants. In his hair-raising adventures across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, Thorogood treads a death-defying path over cliffs, up erupting volcanoes, through typhoons, and out into the very heart of the world's vast, green wilderness. Along the way, he encounters pitcher plants, irises, and orchids more heart-piercingly beautiful than could ever be imagined. &nbsp; But with Thorogood as our guide in Chasing Plants, we not only imagine: we see. An internationally acclaimed botanical illustrator, Thorogood conjures his adventures spent seed-collecting and conserving plants around the world back to life in his electric paintings, which feature throughout the book. They bring plants out of the shadows, challenging us to see their intrigue and their character, and helping us to understand why plant species must be protected. To join Thorogood in his wild adventures is to be cast under his green spell: readers will never think of plants the same way again.

Chasing Plants: Journeys with a Botanist through Rainforests, Swamps, and Mountains

Science & Math

Thorogood, Chris

Biological Sciences

University of Chicago Press

The Tropical Hothouse features press-out shapes, enabling you to transform the book into a work of art, creating a landscape of over 50 rare and exotic hothouse plants.

Royal Botanic Gardens Kew - The Tropical Hothouse: The book that turns into a botanical paradise (Paperscapes)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Paperscapes

Gardening & Landscape Design

Welbeck

Pathless Forest: The Quest to Save the World’s Largest Flowers

Allen Lane.

Discover the incredible story of how plant life grew to cover the surface of planet Earth, from long before human life existed up to the present day.\nThis large-format, highly illustrated book will guide readers through the key aspects of the life of plants, from early ferns which were most certainly munched on by dinosaurs, to carnivorous plants that snap and ‘attack’ their prey, or powerful medicinal plants that can heal ailments and boost health.\nMysterious and wonderful plants and trees are explored through the diverse habitats they’re found in, from the Amazon Rainforest to the Sahara Desert, and through the animals found living on them or amongst them.\nThis book also explores how humans use – and abuse – our precious plants, and how reliant we all are on the survival of our planet’s network of botanical life.\nWhen Plants Took Over the Planet is the latest in the Incredible Evolution series, a beautifully illustrated set of books rich with facts about how life developed on the planet.\nDiscover incredible stories of ancient species in When the Whales Walked, and explore the ancestry of the human race in When We Became Humans, as well as discover When Dinosaurs Conquered the Skies.

When Plants Took Over the Planet: The Amazing Story of Plant Evolution (3) (Incredible Evolution)

Children's Books

Animals

QED Publishing

Product Description 
Discover the incredible story of how plant life grew to cover the surface of planet Earth, from long before human life existed up to the present day. This large-format, highly illustrated book will guide readers through the key aspects of the life of plants, from early ferns which were most certainly munched on by dinosaurs, to carnivorous plants that snap and ‘attack’ their prey, or powerful medicinal plants that can heal ailments and boost health. Mysterious and wonderful plants and trees are explored through the diverse habitats they’re found in, from the Amazon Rainforest to the Sahara Desert, and through the animals found living on them or amongst them. This book also explores how humans use – and abuse – our precious plants, and how reliant we all are on the survival of our planet’s network of botanical life. When Plants Took Over the Planet is the latest in the Incredible Evolution series, a beautifully illustrated set of books rich with facts about how life developed on the planet. Discover incredible stories of ancient species in When the Whales Walked, and explore the ancestry of the human race in When We Became Humans. 
 Review 
"A strong pick for science shelves."― 
Henrietta Verma, 
Booklist 
 About the Author \nDr. Chris Thorogood is a plant hunter and botanist who has been fascinated by plants for a long as he can remember, having spent much of his childhood growing bizarre and unusual plants including carnivores and parasites. He is now Head of Science & Public Engagement at Oxford University Botanic Garden, England. Chris is the author of Weird Plants (Kew Publishing, 2018) as well as several botanic field guides. 
Amy Grimes is an illustrator based in London. Drawing inspiration from nature and the natural world, Amy’s work often features bright and bold illustrated motifs, floral icons and leafy landscapes. As well as working on commissioned illustrations, Amy also sells prints, textiles and stationery under the brand of Hello Grimes.

When Plants Took Over the Planet: The Amazing Story of Plant Evolution (Volume 3) (Incredible Evolution, 3)

Science, Nature & How It Works

words & pictures

Wildflowers: Discover the Science and Secrets Behind the World of Wildflowers

Perfectly Peculiar Plants

Frances Lincoln Childrens Books

A 2019 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students: K–12 (National Science Teachers Association and the Children's Book Council). This exuberant celebration of the weird and wonderful world of plants is full of unexpected facts, perfect for budding botanists and armchair art lovers alike. A vibrant, close-up exploration of plants, this colorful book focuses on the extraordinary and unexpected, from the tiny bee orchid to the mighty strangler fig. Looking at plants from across the globe, the specimens featured include carnivorous and poisonous species; plants that provide us with food, materials, or medicine; those that have a special symbiotic relationship with animals or other plants; as well as especially rare or record-breaking species. Among many other awesome plants, discover:<ul>
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Lithops hookeri, the pebble plant that disguises itself as a stone to hide from predators;</li>
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Nepenthes lowii,the tree shrew toilet pitcher that thrives on nutrients from tree shrew droppings;</li>
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Drosera rotundifolia,the sundew that digests insects after trapping them with sticky dew-like droplets; and</li>
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Selaginella lepidophylla,the resurrection plant that can survive for years without any rainwater at all.</li>
</ul>As you explore these amazing species, gain a foundation of knowledge about the plant kingdom. How do plants get energy? Can plants talk? Why do plants have flowers? Can plants move? Learn how plants get energy and nutrients, how animals and plants work together, how plants can send out chemical messages, and finally, how to protect plants and their habitats. Bursting with color, there’s something new and unexpected to discover on every page of this celebration of fierce and fabulous plants.

Perfectly Peculiar Plants: Take a Walk through Earth's Weirdest, Wildest and Most ...

Business & Money

Economics

Penguin

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