Disgusting Science: Gruesome Plants
$18.75
- Paperback
32 pages
- Release Date
28 October 2025
Summary
A colourful guide to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of the science of plant adaptations and a fantastic way to inspire children in science learning.
The book investigates plants from around the world that have some strange and disgusting adaptations in order to survive, from stinging and poisonous species to parasitic and carnivorous plants. ‘See for yourself’ panels help children relate the science to their everyday world.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781526327666 |
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| ISBN-10: | 152632766X |
| Author: | Anna Claybourne, Lee Cosgrove |
| Publisher: | Hachette Children's Group |
| Imprint: | Wayland |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 28 October 2025 |
| Weight: | 160g |
| Dimensions: | 242mm x 242mm x 4mm |
| Series: | Disgusting Science |
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Enjoyable introduction to the subject of gravity. This will make an attractive acquisition for introductory science. * School Librarian *
About The Author
Anna Claybourne
Anna Claybourne (Author)
Anna Claybourne has written over 150 children’s books on all kinds of subjects, from sharks, black holes and splitting the atom to how to draw, Shakespeare’s life, and Greek myths and legends. She knows a lot about conservation in the rain forests of Costa Rica as she once volunteered there for three months. She likes space, sewing and music, plays the trombone and loves going camping.
Lee Cosgrove (Illustrator)
Lee Cosgrove is a children’s illustrator from a small town on the banks of the River Mersey. A lifelong doodler, his love of drawing is inspired by a childhood of Saturday morning cartoons, den-building adventures and an endless supply of crayons. Working as a full time illustrator for the last 10 years, Lee has enjoyed working on a wide range of projects from illustrating picture books, to board games to billboards. He loves to bring humour and lots of character to his illustrations.
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