Intoxicating Plants

by Joyce Markovics

Overview

Plants might look harmless, but they can be killers. Some plants, like mandrake, contain chemicals that can intoxicate people and make them feel very ill. Others even cause death. This narrative nonfiction series features some of the most interesting--and intoxicating--plants on the planet. Each book in this series includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature on animal and plant mutualism.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534196322
Publisher:	Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication date:	09/01/2021
Series:	Beware! Killer Plants
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	20 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	9 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Dancing Illness 4

Foul Betel Nuts 10

Screaming Mandrake 14

Menacing Mushrooms 18

Plant Partners 22

Glossary 23

Find Out More 24

Index 24

About the Author 24

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2021

Gr 3–5—These plants have more than a little bite to them! There are carnivorous, deadly, and painful plants to watch out for in this middle grade botanical series. Some familiar plants like kudzu and Carolina Reapers are included, as are lesser known plants like the mousetrap tree. The highlighted keywords are great for building vocabulary and science literacy through high-interest plant specimens. Pulling away from the thrilling and gruesome aspects of some of these plants, there is a section at the end of each title where a single plant is shown in focus, interacting with wildlife in its natural habitat. The back matter also includes a glossary, "Find Out More" section, and index. VERDICT A welcome addition for any life science classroom looking to introduce high-interest topics on botany.

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