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Science writer and plant expert Rebecca E. Hirsch presents fun and gross facts about a variety of plants along with explaining the science behind why they do what they do. Featured plants include the Venus Flytrap, an African tree that houses stinging ants to protect itself from hungry animals, a "vampire vine" that sucks nutrients from other plants, and fiendishly invasive kudzu.
About the Author
Rebecca E. Hirsch is the author of dozens of books about science and discovery for children and teens, including PLANTS CAN'T SIT STILL and BIRDS VS BLADES? OFFSHORE WIND POWER AND THE RACE TO PROTECT SEABIRDS. Her newest book is DE-EXTINCTION: THE SCIENCE OF BRINGING LOST SPECIES BACK TO LIFE, which AAAS/Science Books & Films calls "a fascinating look at a controversial subject." Rebecca holds a Ph.D. in molecular biology and her writing is informed by her background as a scientist. Rebecca lives in central Pennsylvania with her family. Visit her at RebeccaHirsch.com.
