A colourful guide to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of the science of plant adaptations and a fantastic way to inspire children in science learning.
The book investigates plants from around the world that have some strange and disgusting adaptations in order to survive, from stinging and poisonous species to parasitic and carnivorous plants. 'See for yourself' panels help children relate the science to their everyday world.
It is part of the Disgusting Science series, which explores the weird, revolting and shocking aspects of science for children aged 7 plus. It features child-friendly text, experiments to try and fun cartoon illustrations. From plants and life cycles to the human body and animal adaptations, the books offer fun examples to provide ways in to understanding solid scientific principles. Titles in the series: Human Body Horrors, Beastly Animals, Gruesome Plants, Revolting Life Cycles.
| ISBN: | 9781526327659 |
| Publication date: | 10th July 2025 |
| Author: | Anna Claybourne |
| Illustrator: | Lee Cosgrove |
| Publisher: | Wayland an imprint of Hachette Children's Group |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Reading age: | 7+ |
| Series: | Disgusting Science |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Plants and trees Science |
A colourful guide to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of the science of plant adaptations and a fantastic way to inspire children in science learning.The book investigates plants from around the world that have some strange and disgusting adaptations in order to survive, from stinging and poisonous species to parasitic and carnivorous plants. 'See for yourself' panels help children relate the science to their everyday world.It is part of the Disgusting Science series, which explores the weird, revolting and shocking aspects of science for children aged 7 plus.
Gruesome Plants is aimed at readers aged 7 and over.
Gruesome Plants features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage general interest: Plants and trees, Science
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Gruesome Plants was written by Anna Claybourne and published by Wayland an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
Gruesome Plants has 32 pages
Yes it is part of Disgusting Science series
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