DK Eyewitness Books: Plant: Discover the Fascinating World of Plants from Flowers and Fruit to Plants That Sting

This is a an original and exciting look at the fascinating natural world of plants. Stunning real-life photographs of flowers, fruits, seeds, leaves, and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of plant anatomy and growth. See the biggest flower in the world, where a seed develops, what the inside of a plant stem looks like, how a flower attracts insects, what a plant's reproductive organs look like, how a dandelion spreads its seeds, and much more. The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. 4 Contents 6 What is a plant? 8 The parts of a plant 10 A plant is born 12 Bursting into bloom 14 A light diet 16 A simple flower dissected 18 A complex flower 20 All sorts of flowers 22 How a plant is pollinated 24 Strange pollinators 26 From flower to fruit 28 How seeds are spread 30 Borne on the wind 32 Spreading without seeds 34 Living leaves 36 Self-defense 38 Creepers and climbers 40 Meat-eaters 42 Caught in a trap 44 Parasitic plants 46 Plant passengers 48 Adapting to water 50 Surviving above the snowline 52 Living without water 54 Food from plants 56 The story of wheat 58 Potions and poisons 60 The plant collectors 62 Looking at plants 64 Did you know? 66 Plant classification 68 Find out more 70 Glossary 72 Index

Examine what a plant is, find out how plants support all other life on the planet, and discover their tricks of attracting pollinators and the secret weapons they use to keep predators at bay.

Presents information about the complexities of the plant kingdom, covering non-flowering as well as flowering plants and revealing their structures, natural history, and importance in human life