When Plants Took Over the Planet - The Amazing Story of Plant Evolution

This beautifully illustrated book follows the amazing story of plant evolution, from the first plants arriving on a dark and lifeless planet to the colourful – often weird and wonderful – world of today’s varied and vibrant plant life. 

About the author

Dr Chris Thorogood is a plant hunter and botanist who has been fascinated by plants for a long as he can remember, having spent much of his childhood growing bizarre and unusual plants including carnivores and parasites. He is now Head of Science & Public Engagement at Oxford University Botanic Garden. Chris is the author of Weird Plants (Kew Publishing, 2018) as well as several botanic field guides.Amy Grimes is an illustrator based in London. Drawing inspiration from nature and the natural world, Amy's work often features bright and bold illustrated motifs, floral icons and leafy landscapes. As well as working on commissioned illustrations, Amy also sells prints, textiles and stationery under the brand of Hello Grimes.

Summary

This beautifully illustrated book follows the amazing story of plant evolution, from the first plants arriving on a dark and lifeless planet to the colourful – often weird and wonderful – world of today’s varied and vibrant plant life.

Additional text

“With its attractive illustrations, this title explores the history of plant evolution in an accessible way […] it is rare to find a children’s book that present plants in this way, opening a door into the world of ancient botany.”

Product details

• Authors: Chris Thorogood, Thorogood Chris
• Assisted by: Hannah Bailey (Illustration), Amy Grimes (Illustration)
• Publisher: Aurum Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2021
• EAN: 9780711261266
• ISBN: 978-0-7112-6126-6
• No. of pages: 64
• Series: Incredible Evolution
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Animals, plants, nature, the environment; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Flowers & Plants, prehistory, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / History of Science, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Biology, Interest age: from c 7 years, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Dinosaurs & prehistoric world (Children's / Teenage), Geological time