The Wonderful World of Carnivorous Plants

Suzanne Houghton

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CSIRO Publishing
01 April 2025

Botany & plant sciences; Biodiversity; Picture books; Educational: Sciences, general science; Kids Australian

Have you ever heard of a meat-eating plant? Or a plant that traps spiders and flies?

Welcome to The Wonderful World of Carnivorous Plants, where sticky leaves and slippery stems are just some of the fascinating ways some plants capture their food. Explore the unique features and adaptations of these plants and the important role they play in our environment.

Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 5 to 9.

By: Suzanne Houghton
Imprint: CSIRO Publishing
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 250mm, Width: 250mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 396g
ISBN: 9781486319527
ISBN 10: 1486319521
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 April 2025
Recommended Age: From 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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Suzanne Houghton is an award-winning author and illustrator who is constantly fascinated with the world around her. Her recent work includes Where Are All the Christmas Beetles? (CSIRO Publishing, 2023). She was also the illustrator of Fabulous Frogs, Life in a Hollow, and Wonderful Wasps (CSIRO Publishing, 2024, 2023, 2022).

Reviews for The Wonderful World of Carnivorous Plants

""Suzanna Houghton cleverly weaves a simple rhyming text with intricate, detailed illustration to show how each featured plant attracts or traps its prey."" -- Sophia Evans * Story Links *