Plantastic!: A to Z of Australian Plants
Author:   Catherine Clowes ,  Rachel Gyan
Publisher:   CSIRO Publishing
ISBN:  

9781486313211


Pages:   64
Publication Date:   01 February 2021
Format:   Hardback
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Age range 6 to 12 Did you know that there are plants that eat insects? Plants whose seeds spread in poo? Plants that move when you touch them? And plants that grow on other plants? Plantastic! presents 26 of Australia's most unique and incredible native plants. Discover and identify native plants found in your local park, bushland, or even in your very own backyard. With its perfect balance of fun facts, activities, adventurous ideas and gorgeous illustrations, Plantastic! will prove just how fantastic Australia's native plants really are!

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Author:   Catherine Clowes ,  Rachel Gyan
Publisher:   CSIRO Publishing
Imprint:   CSIRO Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 21.50cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   0.498kg
ISBN:  

9781486313211


ISBN 10:   1486313213
Pages:   64
Publication Date:   01 February 2021
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children's (6-12)
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Australia’s amazing native plants How to use this book A – Acacia B – Banksia C – Christmas Bush D – Drosera E – Emu Bush F – Fan Palm G – Gum Tree H – Hibiscus I – Indigo J – Jasmine (Native) K – Kangaroo Paw L – Lilly Pilly M – Mistletoe N – Noon-flower O – Orchid P – Pussy Tail Q – Quandong R – Rice Flower S – Stylidium T – Tree Fern U – Utricularia V – Violet (Shrub) W – Wollemi Pine X – Xanthorrhoea Y – Yam Daisy Z – Zieria Map/Where to find the plants Plant ecoregions Glossary Acknowledgements

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Welcoming, encouraging and inspiring, Plantastic! is a book for all. Kids, adults, families, classrooms, this is a book to devour with friends and beautiful inspiration for outdoor adventures in the stunning wilds of Australia. * Kids Book Review, 20 February 2021 *


"Welcoming, encouraging and inspiring, Plantastic! is a book for all. Kids, adults, families, classrooms, this is a book to devour with friends and beautiful inspiration for outdoor adventures in the stunning wilds of Australia. * Kids Book Review, 20 February 2021 * ""Plantastic! really strikes the balance between having enough information to engage older children/readers, whilst being bright and interesting enough for younger readers to look through and enjoy."" -- Sam Lloyd * Ecological Society of Australia *"


Author Information

Catherine Clowes is a botanist and a teacher with a passion for Australian native plants. She works as a field botanist, is completing a PhD in botany and loves teaching students about the wonders of the plant world. Catherine wrote this book for her two kids, and she is excited to be able to share it with other young explorers too! Rachel Gyan is an illustrator passionate about artful storytelling. Her heart-warming characters are empowered by whimsy, texture and vibrant colour palettes. Rachel enjoys studying Australian flora and wildlife, drawing inspiration from her surroundings to capture the beautiful and sometimes quirky nature of Australia in her work.

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