Powered by Plants by Clive Gifford
Powered by Plantsexplores the world of plants and how their properties are increasingly helping to shape the cutting edge of human technology and design.
“An introduction to the diversity in the plant world and their technological uses, from cottonwood trees with wind power potential to meat-eating assassinsPart of a series that includes Built by Animals and Invented by Animals.” * The Bookseller *
“This is a light-hearted and informative children’s book to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers alike.” * How It Works *
“Packed with illustrations, this fabulous fact-filled book shows just how much we can learn from studying the natural world.” * The Week Junior *
“Powered by Plants shows us how much we can learn from studying the myriad magnificence of the natural world.” * Eco Kids Planet *
“A remarkable book which is a must for both school and home collection.” * The School Librarian *
“This is a light-hearted and informative children’s book to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers alike.” * How It Works *
“Packed with illustrations, this fabulous fact-filled book shows just how much we can learn from studying the natural world.” * The Week Junior *
“Powered by Plants shows us how much we can learn from studying the myriad magnificence of the natural world.” * Eco Kids Planet *
“A remarkable book which is a must for both school and home collection.” * The School Librarian *
Clive Gifford has travelled to more than 70 countries, climbed rocket launch towers, ridden on robots and flown gliders. He's had more than 200 books published and received nominations for or won Royal Society, School Library Association, Smithsonian and TES awards. He won the Blue Peter Book Award for Best Book with Facts 2019 for his title The Colours of History (QED). Clive lives in Manchester, UK. Gosia Herba is an illustrator and art historian originally from Poland. She's worked as an illustrator of children's books, graphic novels, magazines, music labels, and advertisements for over 16 years. www.gosiaherba.pl
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780711270060 |
| ISBN 10 | 0711270066 |
| Title | Powered by Plants |
| Author | Clive Gifford |
| Series | Designed By Nature |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2022-08-02 |
| Number of pages | 80 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |