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The plant hunters : true stories of their daring adventures to the far corners of the Earth / Anita Silvey.
The plant hunters traveled around the world, facing challenges at every turn: tropical illnesses, extreme terrain, and dangerous animals. They battled piranhas, tigers, and vampire bats. Even the plants themselves could be lethal. But these intrepid 18th- and 19th-century explorers were determined to find and collect new and unusual specimens. Full color.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780374309084
- Physical Description: 88 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Farrar Straus Giroux, 2012.
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | 1170L Lexile. |
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| Subject: | Plant collectors > Biography > Juvenile literature. Plant collecting > History > Juvenile literature. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario Community Library | j. 580.75 SILVE (Text) | 33330004742732 | Juvenile Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
The plant hunters traveled around the world, facing challenges at every turn: tropical illnesses, extreme terrain, and dangerous animals. They battled piranhas, tigers, and vampire bats. Even the plants themselves could be lethal. But these intrepid 18th- and 19th-century explorers were determined to find and collect new and unusual specimens. Full color.
