Green : the story of plant life on our planet / Nicola Davies ; illustrated by Emily Sutton.
"Take a lively look at the biology of plants on Earth and their vast importance to our planet, with this wide-ranging exploration from an award-winning team."--Publisher's description.
"On land and in the seas, green plants make the oxygen and food that many living things--including us--need to survive. Covering the evolution of the first plants billions of years ago, the secret, microscopic workings of trees and leaves today, and the role of plants in both creating fossil fuels and combating climate change, this book is a lush and fascinating introduction to the science of plants that goes well beyond photosynthesis. Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton,have crafted a hopeful exploration of green life that will encourage readers to treasure the flora of Earth's many ecosystems." --Publisher's website.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781536231410
- ISBN: 153623141X
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
- Edition: First US edition.
- Publisher: Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2024.
- Copyright: ©2024
Content descriptions
General Note: | "First published by Walker Books Ltd. (UK) 2024." |
Target Audience Note: | Age 5-8 Candlewick Press Grade K-3 Candlewick Press |
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Subject: | Plants > History > Juvenile literature. Plant ecology > Juvenile literature. Carbon cycle (Biogeochemistry) > Juvenile literature. |
Genre: | Creative nonfiction. Informational works. Illustrated works. |
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