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Green : the story of plant life on our planet  Cover Image Book Book

Green : the story of plant life on our planet / Nicola Davies ; illustrated by Emily Sutton.

Davies, Nicola, 1958- (author.). Sutton, Emily, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"Take a lively look at the biology of plants on Earth and their vast importance to our planet, with this wide-ranging exploration from an award-winning team."--Publisher's description.
"On land and in the seas, green plants make the oxygen and food that many living things--including us--need to survive. Covering the evolution of the first plants billions of years ago, the secret, microscopic workings of trees and leaves today, and the role of plants in both creating fossil fuels and combating climate change, this book is a lush and fascinating introduction to the science of plants that goes well beyond photosynthesis. Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton,have crafted a hopeful exploration of green life that will encourage readers to treasure the flora of Earth's many ecosystems."-- Publisher's website

Record details

  • ISBN: 153623141X
  • ISBN: 9781536231410
  • Physical Description: 40 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
  • Edition: First US edition.
  • Publisher: Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2024.

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:
Age 5-8 Candlewick Press
Grade K-3 Candlewick Press
Subject: Plants > History > Juvenile literature.
Plant ecology > Juvenile literature.
Carbon cycle (Biogeochemistry) > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Creative nonfiction.
Informational works.
Illustrated works.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Town of Plymouth.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Pease Public Library J 580 DAVIES
Gift?: Yes
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