Smithsonian Institution
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Presents facts about plants, including which ones eat insects, how cacti store water, and where the tallest tree in the world is.
We couldn't live without plants. We need them for food, shelter, and even the air we breathe, yet we know surprisingly little about them. Why do thistles bristle with spines? How do some plants trap and eat insects? Did you know there are trees that are 5,000 years old? Trees, Leaves, Flowers & Seeds explores the mysterious...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"The book examines the science behind everyday life -- how we power our homes, grow our food, and build machines that allow us to communicate with others and travel around the world. Featuring a wide range of scientific inventions and discoveries, from advances in modern medicine to groundbreaking ideas for saving the environment, SuperScience uncovers how science plays a part in every area of our lives"--
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