Description

By (author) Nemcova, Tereza; Illustrated by Pernicky, Tomas
Learn how to classify various plants from big-sized illustrations!

This planet of ours is teeming with vast numbers of plants, from small flowers to giant trees. And there are fungi and lichens too. With this encyclopedia, you will get to know a few hundred of the best known and most interesting plants from all over the world. What’s more, this book will show you groups in which plants, fungi, and lichens can be classified. It will introduce you to mysterious lichens, edible and inedible mushrooms (as well as poisonous ones), and flowering and non-flowering plants. You will also learn about trees, bushes, and herbs from all corners of the globe.

With its magnificent full-color illustrations and simple explanations, this book is not only useful; it is an essential learning companion for young readers.

Table of contents
FLOWERING PLANTS
Conifers
Deciduous trees
Shrubs
Palms
Succulents and cacti
Parasitic and carnivorous plants
Creeping plants
Aquatic and marsh plants
Meadow plants
Poisonous plants
Medicinal plants
Culinary herbs and spices
Field crops
Vegetables
Fruit crops
NON-FLOWERING PLANTS
FUNGI
Edible mushrooms
Inedible mushrooms
Poisonous mushrooms
LICHENS

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“Great resource for all sorts of plants. Loved the illustrations and s.” ―
Sydne C, Bookseller

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“Do you have a child with a love for the outdoors? Do they ask you to identify every plant? Maybe they love foraging and want to learn about edible mushrooms and plants? Then this is the book for them. The beautiful illustrations are very eye-catching and helpful with identification without being too detailed where it may lose the child”s attention. The information is on-point and delivered in a fun way that encourages the young reader to dive into different types of plants (from conifers and cacti to carnivorous and creeping plants), fungi (edible, inedible, and poisonous), and lichens.”
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Britney W, Reviewer

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“What a wonderful book for young plant lovers! The Encyclopedia of Plants, Fungi, and Lichens is a brightly illustration collection of tidbits about some well-loved plants, as well as some I”ve never heard of! Organized brilliantly by type of plant, fungi, and lichens, each section gives a short overview of the group with examples. A great buy for any young plant or nature enthusiast.”
―Colleen L, Librarian

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“A fantastic resource for all sorts of plants, fungi, and lichens. that will help you identify trees, mushrooms, moss, and more in the wild! Perfect for young readers, this encyclopedia shares a short paragraph of information for each listed. Not too much, nor too little!”
―Stacy Renee C, Reviewer

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“Each of these high quality, oversized “encyclopedias” provides a wealth of information about their respective topics. While they are organized unconventionally when compared to traditional encyclopedias, their topics are appealing and very accessible for youngsters: Not all of us Fly, We Live by the Waterside, Flowering Plants, Non-Flowering Plants.

Each text is filled with colorful, detailed illustrations that are filled with labels, and captions. The text is sparse, however it does the job and goes a long way toward explaining the key features or importance of each creature or the flora and fauna on each two page spread. Young botanists and ornithologists will enjoy exploring the pages and learning how to classify and identify a variety of common and unique plants and birds.”
―Youth Services Book Review

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“While the word “encyclopedia” in the title of this b