Disgusting Science: Gruesome Plants

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 posionous species to parasitic and carnivorous plants. ''See for yourself'' panels help children relate the science to their everyday world. It is part of the Disgusting Science series, which explores the weird, revolting and shocking aspects of science for children aged 7 plus. It features child-friendly text and fun cartoon illustrations. From plants and life cycles to the human body and animal adaptations, the books offer fun examples to provide ways in to understanding solid scientific principles. Titles in the series : Human Body Horrors, Beastly Animals, Gruesome Plants, Revolting Life Cycles.

Product details

• Authors: Anna Claybourne, Claybourne Anna
• Assisted by: Cosgrove Lee (Illustration)
• Publisher: Wayland
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 9
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 26.02.2026
• EAN: 9781526327666
• ISBN: 978-1-5263-2766-6
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 242 mm x 242 mm x 4 mm
• Series: Disgusting Science
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Humor / Comic Strips & Cartoons, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / General, Interest age: from c 7 years, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2 (England and Wales), horrible science; farts; snot; Yucky science