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Talking Plants

Inbunden, Engelska, 2025

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You might think of plants as the green silent type. But new discoveries are turning that idea upside down.Science shows that plants can sense—and make their own—sounds! Plants also communicate in other surprising ways. Flip open this book and get ready to be a-MAIZE-d!Did you know that some plants make noises when they’re stressed? Others can “hear” caterpillars munching on their leaves or bees buzzing nearby!This book takes young readers on a fascinating–and giggle-inducing–journey into the new and exciting world of plant communication. Along the way, they’ll get to know experts in the field, learn some cutting-edge science, and conduct their own “talking plant” experiment.

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Utgivningsdatum2025-10-28
Mått215 x 215 x 6 mm
Vikt286 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieHow Living Things Communicate
Antal sidor32
FörlagSusan Schadt Press, LLC
ISBN9798989403486

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Joyce Markovics writes children’s nonfiction books on topics ranging from killer plants and space junk to protest marches and Black filmmakers. She is passionate about telling stories that captivate and inspire young readers. Joyce has published more than 500 titles and has received starred reviews from Booklist as well as awards from the National Science Teaching Association. Several of her books have also been chosen as Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selections.

"Budding scientists will find inspiration in Talking Plants, a fact-filled and laugh-out-loud funny introduction to plant communication. I know of no other book like it for young readers!" —Dr. Kathryn Morris, Professor of Biology and Director of Undergraduate Research, Xavier University“I liked the whole book!" —Fourth-grade Reader“Markovics addresses a question of great interest to scientists and presents it in a way that is understandable, informative, humorous, and engaging for young inquisitive minds. There are even instructions for the reader to conduct their own experiment to test a hypothesis.” —Marvin Pritts, Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University"This informative and boldly colorful book contains the perfect balance of text and images. It has just the right amount of science to excite a child's curiosity." —Dana Anders, Horticulturist