The Plant Kingdom
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the delicate anatomy of a tiger lily to the towering complexity of ancient forests, The Plant Kingdom presents a vivid and authoritative survey of the botanical world in all its stunning diversity. Ian Tribe guides the reader through the vast hierarchies of plant life — from primitive algae and mosses to the most sophisticated flowering species — illustrating the intricate biological systems that sustain life on Earth. Written in an accessible yet richly informative style, the text is complemented by the full-colour illustrations that characterise the All-Colour Paperbacks series, making complex botanical science both visually engaging and comprehensible to a general audience. Tribe's work sits within a proud tradition of popular science writing that sought to bring natural history into everyday hands during the mid-twentieth century, democratising knowledge that had long been confined to academic institutions. The book argues, through careful observation and clear scientific reasoning, that understanding the plant kingdom is fundamental to understanding life itself — a claim that resonates with ever-greater urgency in an era of ecological uncertainty. Whether you are a student of biology, a gardener with a curious mind, or simply a lover of the natural world, this compact volume promises to transform the way you see the green life flourishing all around you.
Author: Ian Tribe
Format: Paperback
Genre: Botany
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the delicate anatomy of a tiger lily to the towering complexity of ancient forests, The Plant Kingdom presents a vivid and authoritative survey of the botanical world in all its stunning diversity. Ian Tribe guides the reader through the vast hierarchies of plant life — from primitive algae and mosses to the most sophisticated flowering species — illustrating the intricate biological systems that sustain life on Earth. Written in an accessible yet richly informative style, the text is complemented by the full-colour illustrations that characterise the All-Colour Paperbacks series, making complex botanical science both visually engaging and comprehensible to a general audience. Tribe's work sits within a proud tradition of popular science writing that sought to bring natural history into everyday hands during the mid-twentieth century, democratising knowledge that had long been confined to academic institutions. The book argues, through careful observation and clear scientific reasoning, that understanding the plant kingdom is fundamental to understanding life itself — a claim that resonates with ever-greater urgency in an era of ecological uncertainty. Whether you are a student of biology, a gardener with a curious mind, or simply a lover of the natural world, this compact volume promises to transform the way you see the green life flourishing all around you.