perry michael hortus curious discover the world s most weird and wonderful plants and fungi
Perry Michael Hortus Curious. Discover the World's Most Weird and Wonderful Plants and Fungi
Celebrate the weird, wacky, and wonderful world of plants with a book that revels in the diversity of the botanical world. Plants are truly awe-inspiring. They can be vast, minute, smelly, or spectacularly ugly. Some plants live on their own, or by growing off others; some live by air and water; others are carnivorous, eating the creatures around them; some plants look remarkably like animals; while others have unusual symbolism; and some have special cultural significance. This book explores them all, bringing together the most peculiar and most fascinating plants on the planet - celebrating them in all their diverse splendour. Split into five chapters, covering everything from poisonous plants to painkilling ones, Michael Perry explains exactly what makes each plant special. With exquisitely detailed illustrations of all the different species, this is an informative, humorous, and beautiful gift for all those who love plants - whether they want to grow them or not. Hortus Curious delivers a different way to view the plant world and enjoy it for its bonkers and bizarre. The book is split into five chapters, covering: - Plants Behaving Badly - the criminal world of plants such as poisonous plants, insect catching plants, and plants that do risky things - Mistaken Identity - plants that look like other things, e.g. flowers that look like monkeys, bees, or even dead man's fingers - Greater Good - did you know that aspirin comes from a plant? This chapter explores the plants that make up our everyday products - Superheroes - find out about the plants that can disguise themselves, changing colour, shape or even moving themselves - X-rated Plants - a selection of the rudest plants out there! A humorous and quirky gift book for people interested in plants and gardening, Hortus Curious is sure to delight.
3804 Руб.
Brett Anna, Worms Penny Amazing Nature Activity Book
This beautifully illustrated activity book is full of fascinating facts about creatures and their habitats from all around the world. Learn about weird and wonderful animals and plants as you race through mazes, solve sudokus, and spot the difference! From the Sahara Desert to the chilly Arctic, this activity book is perfect for curious kids who want to explore our planet.
1077 Руб.
Evans Harriet, Otter Isabel Turn and Learn: Our World
Our world is a spectacular place, full of curiosity and wonder. Why not take a closer look... Prepare to explore five fascinating habitats. Read about weird and wonderful plants, from the prickly cactus to the carnivorous Venus flytrap; discover the amazing adaptations that animals have made to survive in some of the harshest places on Earth; and learn about the traditions of people from all over our world.
3537 Руб.
Boddy Lynne Humongous Fungus
Inhabiting a whole kingdom of their own, fungi can be found in every ecosystem. They carpet the forest floor, and different types of fungi decompose matter, feed plants, and even change animals' behaviour. Their beautiful mushrooms come in all colours, shapes, and sizes. Fungal stories include the greening of the Earth, when fungi helped plants first grow on land, and the mass destruction of crops through fungal disease. From the villains of the upcoming bananageddon to plastic-eating eco-warriors, there are over 1.5 million known fungus species, and a huge, unknown number of unnamed "dark" types. Some are even found inside animals - helpful fungi break down food in animal guts, but others take over their hosts' bodies. Inside the pages of this children's science and nature book, you'll discover exactly what fungi are and more! - Wonderfully detailed illustrations and photographs of fungal species - Surprise pull-out tabs packed with fun facts - Introduction to the science of fungi through engaging topics and thoughtful layouts This book of fabulous fungi will intrigue and amaze young readers, and open their eyes to the fungi thriving all around them. Embark on a magical tour of the forest floor and discover one of the most fascinating living organisms on this planet - fungi.
2815 Руб.
Gifford Clive Aamazing Football Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs to Know
Pack your brain with football fun and trivia ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup! Did you know? The longest game of table football lasted more than five days. There is a football World Cup for robots. The world’s most expensive football ticket cost ?2.2 million. Fans of Argentine footballer Diego Maradona set up a the Church of Maradona in 1998. From record-breaking goals, the world's most extraordinary players, stunning stadiums to weird and wonderful mascots, discover over 100 fascinating football facts, specially selected for readers aged 8.
962 Руб.
Jenkins Martin A World of Plants
A stunningly illustrated guide to the fascinating world of plants and botanical history. Discover incredible facts and marvel at what plants can do in this beautiful book from conservation biologist and award-winning author Martin Jenkins, stylishly illustrated by print-maker James Brown. Covering over twenty-five topics, learn all about the different types of plant – from carnivorous, to climbing, to tropical; explore the world of trees; discover how plants have evolved and continue to survive in extreme environments and most importantly, how crucial they are to our life on Planet Earth. From the domestic to the international, there is something for the whole family here. Whether you want to learn the basics of photosynthesis, or explore the hidden world of Victorian plant hunters, this is a lively, engaging and visually stunning look at the world of plants.
1435 Руб.
Macfarlane Tamara Underwater World
Dive into the depths and discover the mysteries of the world of water in this beautiful book for young readers. From myths and legends, folklore and fables, to amazing discoveries, and undiscovered depths - children will love exploring the amazing world of water in this beautifully illustrated book for young readers. Dive between the pages of Underwater World into the ocean depths to discover sunken lands, and sail in and out of legends laden with weird and wonderful monsters. This educational book for 7-9 year olds will teach curious children all about the ocean, magical creatures and mythology, mysteries and the unexplained. Dive straight in with this educational book to discover: - A variety of exciting topics surrounding water, including sunken cities, ghost ships, Ocean gods and goddesses, and mythical creatures such as the kraken, merpeople, selkies, and sirens. - Most of the world's cultures that share mythology around water together in one place; from gods and goddesses to beasts of the deep. - Exciting and informative text and beautiful hand-painted illustrations that bring the subject to life. Water - it can be hard as rock, silky soft, and often barely there. We can't live without it, but can't breathe within it. This shape-shifting element washes in on our shores, pours on our towns, and winds through our fields. We are mostly made out of water, but how much do we really know about it? Children will love learning all about the world of water in this beautifully illustrated and colourful book.
2237 Руб.
Hibbs Emily Explore Nature. Things to Do Outdoors All Year Round
This fun-filled, full-colour RHS adventure handbook is full of ideas to help kids discover the great outdoors and get closer to nature. Created with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the UK's leading gardening charity. This beautifully illustrated book is packed with fun activities, handy tips and nature facts to encourage children to explore the wonderful world around them. Grow your own strawberries and runner beans Build a hibernation home for outdoor creatures Create a nature scrapbook to treasure Discover more about plants, trees and wildlife Each page is filled with inspiring ideas for discovering and exploring plants and wildlife, with exciting activities for all seasons and weathers.
1537 Руб.
Walden Libby Search and Find Animals (HB)
Find 120 animals and spot many more in this busy search and find book. From the hot savannah to the cool depths of the ocean, explore each gigantic fold-out scene and discover some weird and wonderful animals along the way!
1368 Руб.
Baker Miranda Dinosaurs
The biggest, fastest, scariest, weirdest . . . most AMAZING dinosaurs! Learn all about the most incredible creatures to ever walk the earth. Fascinating facts, ingenious folding gatefolds and super-sized action flaps bring these weird and wonderful, dazzling and deadly dinosaurs to life.
1779 Руб.
Animals
Help toddlers discover and learn about the world around them with these essential board books. Animals helps busy, curious toddlers explore their world and develop their vocabulary by introducing lots of wonderful animal words. This robust board book will withstand many happy hours of looking, holding, exploring and reading, while the playful, witty illustrations will be loved by parents and children alike. A brilliant fold-out surprise at the end adds a fun recap of all the learning in the book.
1220 Руб.
Toddler's World: Things That Go (board book)
Help toddlers discover and learn about the world around them with these essential board books. Things That Go helps busy, curious toddlers explore their world and develop their vocabulary by introducing lots of wonderful cars, trucks and much more! This robust board book will withstand many happy hours of looking, holding, exploring and reading, while the playful, witty illustrations will be loved by parents and children alike. A brilliant fold-out surprise at the end adds a fun recap of all the learning in the book.
1164 Руб.
Baker Miranda Oceans and Seas
The biggest, fastest, scariest, weirdest . . . most AMAZING sea creatures! Learn all about the most incredible animals to ever swim in the sea. Fascinating facts, ingenious folding gatefolds and super-sized action flaps bring these weird and wonderful, dazzling and deadly creatures to life.
1779 Руб.
Hoare Ben The Secret World of Plants. Tales of More Than 100 Remarkable Flowers, Trees, and Seeds
A timeless treasury of more than 100 stories from the incredible kingdom of plants, told by author and nature expert Ben Hoare. 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. Children can discover the secrets of more than 100 amazing plants in this treasury of fascinating flora, as well as the essentials of plant science, including photosynthesis, pollination, and germination. Each species is shown with remarkable photography and beautiful illustrations, all brought to life by Ben Hoare's writing, filled with charm and infectious enthusiasm. This nature book for children ages 7+ features: - An eye-catching holographic cover, gilded edges, and stunning photography and illustrations, making it the perfect gift - A wide range of incredible plants and trees from all around the world - Illustrated diagrams to support definitions of different types of plants - Introductory reference pages that explain key topics such as photosynthesis This book is a must for any child interested in the natural world and the plants that grow in it. Plants provide us with food, fuel, and medicine, and without them, life as we know it would not exist. From orchids that grow vanilla pods to leaves that look like stones, and from bamboo that can be made into clothes to moss that soaks up vast amounts of carbon dioxide, plants shape our world in an endless variety of ways.
3192 Руб.
Dyu Lily The World's Wildest Places
Discover the wildest places on earth, and meet the amazing people dedicating their lives to conserving them. The World's Wildest Places engages adventurous and curious children with the action being taken to combat the human impact on Planet Earth. Young readers can embark on the journey of a lifetime to 20 of the world's wildest places! Explore each environment, and learn about the keepers who are working to preserve them for future generations. Meet the animals and plants who call the wilderness home, and discover how you can take active steps to make a difference. Featuring colourful original illustrations and stunning photography, The World's Wildest Places brings the excitement of the jungle and the adventure of the rainforest to your lap. This striking conversation book for kids features: - 20 incredible locations across six continents, from tropical rainforests to deserts - Combines stunning illustrations and photography to bring the places, people and animals to life - Accessible text providing young readers with an easy introduction to conservation and the environment - Hide and Seek / Search and Find activities for every location make reading fun - Highlights the conservation work that is underway across the globe This awe-inspiring environment book is the perfect addition to the library of curious 6+ year olds with an interest in animals, adventure and exploration, alongside caregivers seeking to empower children to bring about positive change to the planet. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they dive into the wild and wonderful scenes of the world's most stunning habitats, with clear and accessible text that offers young readers an entry-point to conservation and the environment. Featuring a foreword by WLT patron and well-known naturalist Steve Backshall, this amazing animal book was developed in collaboration with World Land Trust, a conservation charity protecting the world's most threatened habitats.
2890 Руб.
Pollan Michael This Is Your Mind On Plants. Opium — Caffeine — Mescaline
Of all the many things humans rely on plants for, surely the most curious is our use of them to change consciousness: to stimulate, calm, or completely alter the qualities of our mental experience. In This Is Your Mind On Plants, Michael Pollan explores three very different drugs - opium, caffeine and mescaline - and throws the fundamental strangeness of our thinking about them into sharp relief. Exploring and participating in the cultures that have grown up around these drugs, while consuming (or in the case of caffeine, trying not to consume) them, Pollan reckons with the powerful human attraction to psychoactive plants, and the equally powerful taboos. In a unique blend of history, science, memoir and reportage, Pollan shines a fresh light on a subject that is all too often treated reductively. In doing so, he proves that there is much more to say about these plants than simply debating their regulation, for when we take them into our bodies and let them change our minds, we are engaging with nature in one of the most profound ways we can. This ground-breaking and singular book holds up a mirror to our fundamental human needs and aspirations, the operations of our minds and our entanglement with the natural world.
2825 Руб.