From the Ancient Egyptians to the travelers along the silk and spice routes to the scientists still uncovering nearly 200 species a day, "Plant Hunters" tells the story of our obsession with all things that grow-both for their beauty and their economic potential. Accompanied by hundreds of beautiful[...]
As humans adapt to a changing climate and planet, there is a pressing need for wild plant seed banks, and an urgent effort to conserve all plant diversity. Kew's Millennium Seed Bank is a unique, global asset. The largest seed bank of its kind in the world dedicated to wild plant species, it contain[...]
Eloise wants to take a trip -- but where should she go? She fondly remembers her adventures in Paris, Moscow, and Hollywood before realizing that there's really no place like home.
Readers can use the reusable paper stickers in this book to decorate the worldly and outrageous scenes. This book [...]