Discover plants like never before in this beautifully designed introduction to the plant kingdom. Explore the extraordinary diversity of the plant world and how plants work, through this photographic celebration of the plants, trees, and flowers that share our planet. The Science of Plants invites you on an astounding journey to explore the plant kingdom from root to leaf tip! Published in collaboration with Kew and illustrated with inspiring photography, this beautiful volume takes you on a visual journey through the world's oddest plants and fascinating flora in exquisite detail.

Throughout the pages of this book on plants, you can expect to find:

• Easily explained inner workings of a wide range of plants with graphic detail
• Galleries showcasing the diversity of the plant world and visually defining botanical terms
• Plant profiles combining dramatic photography with concise descriptions of our most important, unusual, and sought-after species

This beautiful volume of plants presents each part of plants in detail, starting with the section on roots, trunks and branches, leaves, flowers, followed by seeds. From tiny mosses and delicate fronds to vibrant blooms and towering palms, DK's elegant introduction to botany is packed with stunning photography and crystal-clear illustrations explaining the mechanisms of photosynthesis, why leaves change color, how cacti store water, and how seeds know when to grow. Filled with intriguing stories about how plants protect themselves from predators and how flowers use color and scent to interact with the creatures around them, The Science of Plants is a fresh and engaging introduction to the mysteries of the inner workings of the plant world.

An essential volume for all plant lovers, including naturalists, aspiring botanists, ecologists as well as gardeners. Also an ideal gift for the plant enthusiast in your life, The Science of Plants is a nature book sure to delight.