Plants to the Rescue!: The Plants, Trees, and Fungi That Are Solving Some of the World's Biggest Problems...

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Vikram Baliga Brian Lambert

Plants to the Rescue!

The Plants, Trees, and Fungi That Are Solving Some of the World's Biggest Problems

Vikram Baliga, Brian Lambert, Neon Squid

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NEON SQUID
27 June 2023

In the ongoing fight against climate change, plastic pollution and diseases, scientists are turning to an unlikely ally - plants! Everyone knows plants are pretty cool. They create oxgyen for us to breathe (fairly essential) and provide us with trees to climb. But it turns out that platns can do a whole lot more than that too! Get ready to be amazed when you find out about the spinach that can detect landmines AND send emails and the glow-in-the-dark plants that might one day light your home.

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!

By: Vikram Baliga, Neon Squid
Illustrated by: Brian Lambert
Imprint: NEON SQUID
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 283mm, Width: 224mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 626g
ISBN: 9781838992996
ISBN 10: 1838992995
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 27 June 2023
Recommended Age: From 8 to 10 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr Vikram Baliga is a Horticulture Lecturer at Texas Tech University. He hosts the Planthropology podcast, where he interviews amazing people from the world of botany, and has a popular account on Tiktok called @theplantprof.

Reviews for Plants to the Rescue!: The Plants, Trees, and Fungi That Are Solving Some of the World's Biggest Problems

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 *