Crazy Plants

Presents strange but true facts on plant adaptations, from succulents in the arid desert and insect-eating carnivorous plants to foul-smelling flowers and gigantic seeds.

For the first time, this extraordinary compilation showcases weird, mysterious and bizarre plants from around the world. Plants trick, kill, steal and kidnap, and this unique book explores a fascinating world in which plants have turned the tables on animals. Author Chris Thorogood showcases these plant behaviours, the interrelationships among plants, the interdependencies between plants and animals, and the intrigue of plant evolution. All types of weird and sinister are featured in this book, from carnivorous plants that drug, drown and consume unsuspecting insect prey; giant pitcher plants that have evolved toilets for tree shrews; flowers that mimic rotting flesh to attract pollinating flies, and orchids that duplicitously look, feel and even smell like a female insect to bamboozle sex-crazed male bees.

For the plant-obsessed woman of any age, this humorous, illustrated little book celebrates the devotion and quirky habits plants inspire. You know you’re a crazy plant lady when watering is a hobby, you can’t resist a cute pot, and just looking at succulents and monsteras makes you smile. This charming celebration of the plant lady lifestyle proves that plant love is the joy that keeps growing. There are sweet puns: Aloe you vera much. Plant lady dreams: thrifting the perfect vintage mister. Relatable mantras: Every day is a good day to go plant shopping. All featuring vibrant art by Isabel Serna throughout—plus, a bonus sheet of plant-themed stickers!

Harry and his little sister Mary live on a farm with their dad and mum. They go to school in the city. They enjoy spending time with animals and plants. They even speak the language of horses, chicks, cows, and goats. Harry and Mary love talking to every tree and flower on the farm, too. They enjoy listening to their stories. Yes, every plant and animal has a story. One day, Larry brings a daisy from another country. That is when Harry and Marry change forever. Do you want to know why and how? Why don't you discover it yourself? It is more fun that way. All smart kids and parents know that. Order this extraordinarily sweet book now and have the privilege to tell all your friends about it. You might as well want to discover more Orange Books after finishing this one. Your parents will love Orange Books, too. Happy reading! Happy parenting!

Learn about the strangest and oddest natural plants on earth—the world's tiniest plant to the world's biggest and heaviest flower, plants that grow in air, plants that eat insects…and many more.

If you want to learn, understand, and appreciate the history, science, and world of plants around us, then check out HowExpert Guide to Plants. HowExpert Guide to Plants provides 101 tips with comprehensive explanations to help readers learn about and enjoy all the basics of plants. Readers will learn ways to integrate botanical knowledge and hands-on interactions with plants into their daily lives, even when living in places like small apartments or large cities. Readers will also learn about the cultural, linguistic, and culinary aspects of plants and will discover ways to make creative gifts for loved ones using beautiful botanical materials. The book begins by taking readers through the history of plants on Earth and then explores some common misunderstandings about plants. Next, readers will learn the basics of plant identification and some fundamentals of plant biology. After mastering this background knowledge, readers will then learn how to actively get involved with plants in their local communities and creative hobbies. This is an ideal book for people passionate about plants and looking for an accessible, multi-faceted, and truly meaningful foundation that is rooted in scientific principles and that gets people involved in the plant-related community and artistic activities. This book will show readers how to deepen their understanding of plants while contributing to the well-being of local plant habitats and human communities. Check out HowExpert Guide to Plants if you want to learn, understand, and appreciate the history, science, and world of plants around us. About the Author Loretta Pedersen is an ecologist, writer, and editor in Washington State. Her love of plants took root when she was a child hiking around the mountains of Colorado with her father, whose hobby was studying wild plants. Pedersen’s first plant-related job was at a retail nursery when she was in junior high. Pedersen received her master’s degree from the University of Washington School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, where she studied the chemical ecology of Puget Sound prairie plants. She sometimes teaches courses in native plant identification, plant taxonomy, and sustainable horticulture and has also worked with arboretum living collections curation and herbarium specimen management. HowExpert publishes how to guides by everyday experts.