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Following on from the incredible Invented by Animals and Built by Animals, Powered by Plants introduces us to the wondrous plants whose ingenious features have inspired innovations in human technology.
Plants exhibit an incredible range of diversity in their shape, structures and how they interact with other living things and their environment. Some of this great diversity is being increasingly studied and copied,
inspiring innovation in science, design, engineering, and technology.
This book guides readers through a
startling collection of fascinating vegetation , from towering cottonwood trees with wind power potential to slippery, meat-eating assassins of the plant world and the fast-growing aquatic plant which helps propel ships farther using less energy. Learn surprising applications and spin-offs of both exotic species including the
world’s largest flower that generates its own heat and more familiar plants such as
bamboo ,
coconut, and
maize , all depicted in colourful, engaging fashion.
Colourful and lively illustrations and
pop-out fact boxes bring the science in this book to life, and
Powered by Plants shows us how much we can learn from studyin the myriad magnificence of the natural world.
Other fascinating books in this series are
Built by Animals and
Invented by Animals.
Plants exhibit an incredible range of diversity in their shape, structures and how they interact with other living things and their environment. Some of this great diversity is being increasingly studied and copied,
inspiring innovation in science, design, engineering, and technology.
This book guides readers through a
startling collection of fascinating vegetation , from towering cottonwood trees with wind power potential to slippery, meat-eating assassins of the plant world and the fast-growing aquatic plant which helps propel ships farther using less energy. Learn surprising applications and spin-offs of both exotic species including the
world’s largest flower that generates its own heat and more familiar plants such as
bamboo ,
coconut, and
maize , all depicted in colourful, engaging fashion.
Colourful and lively illustrations and
pop-out fact boxes bring the science in this book to life, and
Powered by Plants shows us how much we can learn from studyin the myriad magnificence of the natural world.
Other fascinating books in this series are
Built by Animals and
Invented by Animals.
€26.99
About the author
Gosia Herba is an illustrator and art historian originally from Poland. She’s worked as an illustrator of children’s books, graphic novels, magazines, music labels, and advertisements for over 12 years. www.gosiaherba.pl
Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 80 ● ISBN 9780711270077 ● File size 6.5 MB ● Age 17-10 years ● Publisher Wide Eyed Editions ● Country GB ● Published 2022 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 8477961 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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