The Secret World of Plants: Tales of More Than 100 Remarkable Flowers, Trees, and Seeds

The Secret World of Plants: Tales of More Than 100 Remarkable Flowers, Trees, and Seeds brings together more than 100 stories from the plant kingdom, written by author and nature expert Ben Hoare. Found almost everywhere on Earth, plants can seem mysterious; this book introduces young readers to how plants work and the unusual relationships they can form with animals.

Children can discover key ideas including photosynthesis, pollination and germination, alongside striking examples such as seagrass that flowers underwater, the Venus flytrap that counts to help it catch prey, and tulips that once cost more than a house. Each featured species is supported by photography, illustrations and diagrams, with introductory reference pages that explain essential concepts.

Key details

• Author: Ben Hoare
• Features more than 100 plant stories and species
• Explores photosynthesis, pollination and germination
• Photography, illustrations and illustrated diagrams throughout
• Holographic cover with gilded edges
• Written for children aged 7+

Synopsis

Plants shape the world in countless ways, providing food, fuel and medicine, and supporting life as we know it. This children’s nature book shares the secrets of more than 100 remarkable plants and trees from around the world, combining core plant science with stories from across the plant kingdom.

From orchids that grow vanilla pods to leaves that resemble stones, it highlights surprising adaptations and the ways plants interact with their environments, brought to life through photography, illustrations and Ben Hoare’s writing.