Publication date UK format 7/9/21 Book 64 Pages
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Synopsis
Discover the incredible story of how plant life grew to cover the surface of planet Earth, from long before human life existed up to the present day. This large-format, highly illustrated book will guide readers through the key aspects of the life of plants, from early ferns which were most certainly munched on by dinosaurs, to carnivorous plants that snap and ‘attack’ their prey, or powerful medicinal plants that can heal ailments and boost health. Mysterious and wonderful plants and trees are explored through the diverse habitats they’re found in, from the Amazon Rainforest to the Sahara Desert, and through the animals found living on them or amongst them. This book also explores how humans use – and abuse – our precious plants, and how reliant we all are on the survival of our planet’s network of botanical life. When Plants Took Over the Planet is the latest in the Incredible Evolution series, a beautifully illustrated set of books rich with facts about how life developed on the planet. Discover incredible stories of ancient species in When the Whales Walked, and explore the ancestry of the human race in When We Became Humans.
My Review
This is a fantastic book with beautiful coloured pages and pictures. My 9 year old really liked it. We had so much fun reading it together. We enjoyed trying to pronounce the names of the plants without looking at the very useful phonic breakdown seeing if we could get it right first time. We had such a laugh together. Also as an adult I also found it a very fascinating read. This book is aimed at 7 to 11 year old. I would say that its more a 9 to 12 years but if your child is an advanced reader at 7 then go for it im sure they will love it. I haven't read the first 2 books in this evolutionary series but it works great as a standalone. Every page is as stunning as the front cover. It a really brilliant reading experience and a great way to help our children understand the importance of looking after our planet. I especially loved the handy bits that explained how to grow your own tree or how to create your own seed bank. So much praise goes to the author and publishers for creating a truly beautiful book that kids and adults will love. This is a really good book that you could read with your child to create that extra special bond with. I just can't recommend this book enough.
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Amazon US Hardcover $19.67
B&N Hardcover $17.95 Nook $13.49
Amazon UK Hardcover £10.85
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