Plants to the Rescue!
Vikram Baliga, Neon Squid
Illustrated by Brian Lambert
06 July 2023Synopsis
CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK – The Independent
"A brilliant botany book for the scientists of the future wanting to fight climate change" - The RHS
In the ongoing fight against climate change, plastic pollution, and diseases, scientists are turning to an unlikely ally – Plants to the Rescue!
Everyone knows plants are pretty cool. They create oxygen for us to breathe (fairly essential), provide us with trees to climb, and give us pretty flowers to put in vases. But it turns out that plants can do a whole lot more than that too! In this brilliant botany book by podcaster, TikToker, and plant professor Dr Vikram Baliga, get ready to drop your jaw on the floor when you find out about:
The spinach that can send emails
The trees used to create living bridges
The glow-in-the-dark plants that might one day light your home
You’ll also learn about the prickly cactus that can be turned into an eco-friendly bag and the fungi that likes to feed on oil spills!
Perfect for anyone who loves nature and wildlife, as well as the scientists of the future – you won’t look at plants and trees in the same way again!
Featuring illustrations by Brian Lambert
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06 July 2023
9781838992996Reviews
CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK – "This is a wonderful read with fabulous colourful illustrations. It’s a very educational book, which although aimed at children under 10, will appeal to various ages – especially if you are interested in plants, wildlife and the environment."The Independent
"A brilliant botany book for the scientists of the future wanting to fight climate change."The RHS
"This beautifully illustrated book is completely fascinating and full of facts about plants... it also aims to inspire and reassure children that there are many exciting new developments in plant science that could provide real and lasting solutions for the problems we face today"BookTrust
"This brilliant book will inspire children to learn more about the fantastic things that plants can do, how scientists are helping plants adapt and how to work with nature, and is highly recommended for teachers, homeschoolers, children and adults. With tips on what we can all do now and into the future to help, this excellent non-fiction guide gives us plenty to be optimistic about."Children's Books Ireland
