Plants to the Rescue!: The Plants, Trees, and Fungi That Are Solving Some of the World's Biggest Problems (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781684493296)

In the ongoing fight against climate change, plastic pollution, and diseases, scientists are turning to an unlikely ally--Plants to the Rescue!

Everyone knows plants are pretty cool. They create oxygen for us to breathe (fairly essential), provide us with trees to climb, and give us pretty flowers to put in vases. But it turns out that plants can do a whole lot more than that too! In this brilliant botany book by podcaster, TikToker, and plant professor Dr. Vikram Baliga, get ready to drop your jaw on the floor when you find out about:

- The spinach that can detect landmines AND send emails
- The fig trees used to create living bridges
- The glow-in-the-dark plants that might one day light your home

You'll also learn about the prickly cactus that can be turned into an eco-friendly bag and the fungi that likes to feed on oil spills.

Perfect for anyone who loves nature and wildlife, as well as the scientists of the future--you won't look at plants and trees in the same way again!

Featuring illustrations by Brian Lambert

Author: Vikram Baliga, Neon Squid
ISBN-10: 1684493293
ISBN-13: 9781684493296
Publisher: Neon Squid
Language: English
Published: 07/11/2023
Pages: 80
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.60w x 0.60d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2023