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Author
Publisher
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xvii, 235 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
248 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Define your individual style.
With their colorful leaves, sculptural shapes, and simple care, succulents are beautiful yet forgiving plants for pots. If grown in containers, these dry-climate jewels-which include but are not limited to cacti-can be brought indoors in winter and so can thrive anywhere in the world.
In this inspiring compendium, the popular author of Designing with Succulents provides everything beginners and experienced gardeners...
Author
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Pub. Date
[1974]
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Publisher
Storey Pub
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
159 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Add a touch of the unexpected to your garden. From agaves to ice plants and sedums to sempervivums, hardy succulents can bring color, texture, and versatility to perennial flower beds in any climate. This comprehensive guide offers clear growing instructions accompanied by vivid photography of these durable and beautiful plants. With tips on choosing the right varieties for every North American hardiness zone, you can enjoy all the quirky vibrancy...
6) The warning
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Two roads lead to Mount Hope. None leads out. There's no place to run in a community that's been taken and is being intentionally kept off the grid. A small southern town was evacuated after a freak power-plant accident. As the first anniversary of the mishap approaches, some residents are allowed to return past the national guard roadblocks. Mount Hope natives Maggie and Jordan quickly discover that their hometown is not as it was before. Downed...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Disastrous consequences often follow the introduction of invasive plants species. The invasive species spread, altering habitats, driving out native plants and animals, and reducing biodiversity. But what secret powers do invasive plant species possess that allow them to do this? Readers of this engaging book will learn what invasive species are and discover how they spread across and alter habitats. This intriguing volume is filled with eye-catching...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Plants grow in the ground, and their roots absorb from the soil the water and nutrients the plants need to grow, right? You'd be surprised. Some plants seem to possess secret powers. They don't grow in the ground. They grow on a host plant, but they're not parasites. They get the water and nutrients they need from rain, debris on the host plant, and even the air. These amazing plants are called epiphytes, or air plants. Readers of this fun and engaging...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
When it comes to survival, plants are regular pros, but their defenses aren't always easy to see. This high-interest science book exposes the plant kingdom's biggest secrets, allowing readers to really understand what goes on under the soil and right in front of our faces. Budding botanists will be excited to learn the varied ways plants protect themselves, from color-muted camouflage to painful pokers and everything in between. Engaging language,...
Author
Publisher
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Pub. Date
2013
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xv, 381 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
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.
15) Plants
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"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.
16) Eyewitness plant
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
Rev. ed.
Physical Desc
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents information about the complexities of the plant kingdom, covering non-flowering as well as flowering plants and revealing their structures, natural history, and importance in human life.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
144 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Your cactus might be surviving, but is it happy? There's so much more to these little green plants than just keeping them alive. Get right to the point with practical advice from potting to propagating. Unearth the secrets of different cacti and succulents, with profiles on more than 50 popular varieties--from the cute, flowering pincushion cactus to the wacky prickly pear, discover what makes your plant unique and how it might behave when treated...