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Number of Pages
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Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This richly illustrated non-fiction work explores the 100 plants that have shaped human history. It reveals how plants provide food, oxygen, shelter, medicine, and countless cultural meanings, and how they have steered industry, religion, and daily life. Designed for curious readers—from students to lifelong learners—the tone is educational yet hopeful, inviting awe for the living world. A strong fit for families and classrooms seeking interactive learning.
Presented as a guided journey across time and landscape, each plant is highlighted with a concise profile and lush illustration. The content links biology with history, culture, and everyday life, offering a readable, story-led experience rather than a dense reference.
Readers move through pages that pair artwork with facts, spotlights, and connections to food, medicine, industry, climate, and symbolism. The accessible writing makes challenging ideas easy to grasp, while inviting curiosity and further exploration.
After finishing, readers gain a broader perspective on humanity’s dependence on the natural world and a renewed curiosity about plants’ roles in everyday life. It fosters scientific literacy, imaginative thinking, and a lasting sense of wonder about our shared future.
Product Details
Author
Simon Barnes
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Number of Pages
432
Language
English
SKU
9781398505483
ISBN
9781398505483
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
17.2x2.24x24cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 1,499
₹ 1,350
₹ 149 Off