A tree that sheds poison daggers; a glistening red seed that stops the heart; a shrub that causes paralysis; a vine that strangles; and a leaf that triggered a war. In Wicked Plants, Stewart takes on over two hundred of Mother Nature's most appalling creations. It's an A to Z of plants that kill, maim, intoxicate, and otherwise offend. You'll learn which plants to avoid (like exploding shrubs), which plants make themselves exceedingly unwelcome (like...

First-ever revision of a classic guidebook. Essential information on each plant's characteristics, distribution, and edibility as well as updated taxonomy and 18 new species. How to find, prepare, and eat plants growing in the wild.

"The secret is out! Plants are some of the wild kingdom's fiercest predators. Young plant lovers will delight in learning all about carnivorous plants. Through engaging language and high impact photographs, this title covers predatory plants' life cycles, where in the world they're found, and the secretive methods they use to catch their prey. By the end of this title, readers will know to think twice about unsuspecting plants, and be inspired to...

Plants have many amazing abilities that aren't always immediately apparent. Wildfires are known for destroying land, but some plant species are able to withstand them, and often even thrive because of them! In this captivating book, readers explore the extraordinary ways plants can survive the harsh conditions that come with fire. Informative text and eye-catching photographs help readers understand important concepts, such as adaptation. This high-interest...

Amy Stewart explores the dizzying array of herbs, flowers, trees, fruits, and fungi that humans have, through ingenuity, inspiration, and sheer desperation, contrived to transform into alcohol over the centuries.

"This book introduces some of the . . . plants found on Earth millions of years ago, including where they lived, what they looked like, and how they were discovered by scientists"--Amazon.

"As the largest and most populous continent on Earth, Asia is remarkably rich in history and culture, and its varied landscape contains everything from mountains and tundra to deserts and rainforests. Readers will see all that this diverse continent has to offer as they learn about its history, study its wildlife, and meet up with locals to see what life is like for Asia’s people. Features include engaging sidebars that highlight unique animals,...