Our World in Pictures: Trees, Leaves, Flowers and Seeds: A visual encyclopedia of the plant kingdom

Our World in Pictures: Trees, Leaves, Flowers and Seeds is a children’s book that explores the plant kingdom through images and facts. It is presented as a visual encyclopedia.

Key details

• Children’s visual encyclopedia about plants
• Packed with more than 1,000 images
• Includes diagrams, drawings, illustrations and photographs throughout
• Uses infographic-style text boxes and at-a-glance panels for quick reference
• Created in association with DK Smithsonian
• Written for readers aged 9 to 12, with family appeal

Synopsis

Designed to answer curious questions about the natural world, this richly illustrated reference book takes an expedition-style approach to trees, leaves, flowers and seeds. It ranges from the smallest seeds to the tallest trees, pairing striking visuals with accessible facts and quick-glance statistics.

Alongside core plant knowledge, it also highlights unusual and surprising examples, from insect-eating plants to flowers with unexpected shapes and scents. A highly visual layout of colourful diagrams and infographic panels makes it an engaging choice for children aged 9–12, while remaining enjoyable to share as a family or give as an educational gift.