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1 y separately published work icon Plantabulous : More A to Z of Australian Plants Catherine Clowes , Rachel Gyan (illustrator), Canberra : CSIRO Publishing , 2024 27845710 2024 single work information book children's

'Did you know that Australia is home to the most ‘venomous’ plant in the world? That there are plants in Australia that strangle other plants to death, and some with seeds pods that explode, shooting seeds far and wide? Or that some Australian plants can dry out and shrivel up so much, they look dead, but then come back to life when they get wet?

'Plantabulous! presents 26 iconic and unique native plants for you to discover in your local park, bushland or even your own backyard! Filled with fabulous facts, activities and illustrations, Plantabulous! will prove just how fabulous Australia’s native plants really are!' (Publication summary)

1 1 y separately published work icon Plantastic! A to Z of Australian Plants Catherine Clowes , Rachel Gyan (illustrator), Clayton : CSIRO Publishing , 2021 20966902 2021 single work information book children's

'Did you know that there are plants that eat insects? Plants whose seeds spread in poo? Plants that move when you touch them? And plants that grow on other plants?

'Plantastic! presents 26 of Australia's most unique and incredible native plants. Discover and identify native plants found in your local park, bushland, or even in your very own backyard.

'With its perfect balance of fun facts, activities, adventurous ideas and gorgeous illustrations, Plantastic! will prove just how fantastic Australia's native plants really are!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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