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Eye-popping plant part facts / [written by] Paul Mason ; [illustrated by] Dave Smith.

by Mason, Paul, 1967- author.

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New York, NY : Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2023

Plant physiology -- Juvenile literature.

Plants -- Juvenile literature.

1538277794 (library binding)

9781538277799 (library binding)

Mason, Paul, 1967- Body bits.

32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm

The weird world of plant parts -- Roots have ears -- Surprising seeds -- Plants in disguise -- Pitfalls and other traps -- Poison producers -- Spines and thorns -- Snap! And you're lunch -- Hairy ends -- Jailhouse plants -- The world's stinkiest plants -- Extreme survivors -- Do you speak plant? -- Glossary -- Finding out more -- Index.

Each year around 2,000 new plant species are discovered. It's no surprise then that there are some that have astounding abilities! Curious readers will learn about the specific features that make the abilities of a wide range of plant species possible with this lively read. It features compelling fact boxes and explanatory text that reveal how certain plant parts have evolved to meet the challenges of specific habitats. Each dynamic spread features an eclectic mix of vivid photographs and entertaining illustrations that offer some compelling humor. This one-of-a-kind title is sure to leave budding biologists with a lasting interest in the remarkable abilities of our important plant kingdom.

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