Plantastic!: A to Z of Australian Plants

by Catherine Clowes, Rachel Gyan (Illustrator)

Overview

Did you know that there are plants that eat insects? Plants whose seeds spread in poo? Plants that move when you touch them? And plants that grow on other plants?

Plantastic! presents 26 of Australia's most unique and incredible native plants. Discover and identify native plants found in your local park, bushland, or even in your very own backyard.

With its perfect balance of fun facts, activities, adventurous ideas and gorgeous illustrations, Plantastic! will prove just how fantastic Australia's native plants really are!

Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6-12.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781486313228
Publisher:	CSIRO PUBLISHING
Publication date:	02/01/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
Sales rank:	895,716
File size:	26 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Catherine Clowes is a botanist and a teacher with a passion for Australian native plants. She works as a field botanist, is completing a PhD in botany and loves teaching students about the wonders of the plant world. Catherine wrote this book for her two kids, and she is excited to be able to share it with other young explorers too!
Rachel Gyan is an illustrator passionate about artful storytelling. Her heart-warming characters are empowered by whimsy, texture and vibrant colour palettes. Rachel enjoys studying Australian flora and wildlife, drawing inspiration from her surroundings to capture the beautiful and sometimes quirky nature of Australia in her work.

Table of Contents

Australia’s amazing native plants
How to use this book
A – Acacia
B – Banksia
C – Christmas Bush
D – Drosera
E – Emu Bush
F – Fan Palm
G – Gum Tree
H – Hibiscus
I – Indigo
J – Jasmine (Native)
K – Kangaroo Paw
L – Lilly Pilly
M – Mistletoe
N – Noon-flower
O – Orchid
P – Pussy Tail
Q – Quandong
R – Rice Flower
S – Stylidium
T – Tree Fern
U – Utricularia
V – Violet (Shrub)
W – Wollemi Pine
X – Xanthorrhoea
Y – Yam Daisy
Z – Zieria
Map/Where to find the plants
Plant ecoregions
Glossary
Acknowledgements