| 10 Plants That Shook the World Contributor(s): Richardson, Gillian (Author), Rosen, Kim (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1554514452 ISBN-13: 9781554514458 Publisher: Annick Press OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2013 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Flowers & Plants |
| Dewey: 581.63 |
| Lexile Measure: 1080 |
| Series: World of Tens |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.4" W x 9.6" (1.00 lbs) 132 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 158473 Reading Level: 7.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 3.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Dig up the amazing stories of the plants that have transformed our lives. Plants might start out as leafy things growing in the earth, but they can come into our lives in unexpected ways. And believe it or not, some have even played an exciting role in history. Discover how: - Countries went to war over pepper - A grass called papyrus made it possible to share knowledge through writing - Cotton improved the livelihoods of a few, but caused unthinkable suffering for many more The ten plants in this book are the source of profound changes in the world, both good and bad. Through vibrant illustrations and astonishing facts, you'll discover that without them, our lives today would be vastly different. |