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  • Sunflowers

    Series Libro 19 - Botanical
    Sunflowers are the most recognizable members of the world’s largest family of plants, Asteraceae, which includes lettuce, chrysanthemums, asters, dahlias and weeds. The sunflower family is found in almost all habitats, from the driest deserts through grasslands and the tallest mountains to urban wastelands, and includes more than 32,000 species. The family has become a part of our literary and ... Leer más

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  • Grasses

    Series Libro 7 - Botanical
    Grasses cover approximately one-quarter of the planet’s land surface; four species – wheat, rice, maize and sugar – provide 60 per cent of human calorie intake. Almost all of us at some point play on, relax on, plant, tend or harvest grasses for our own pleasure or sustenance, yet for all that their importance to us is not commonly understood. It is predicted that by 2050 the world’s population ... Leer más

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  • Garden Flora

    The Natural and Cultural History of the Plants In Your Garden

    “A beautifully illustrated reference book covers the origins, ecology and history of popular garden plants.” —Shelf AwarenessThe oldest rose fossil was found in Colorado and dates to 35 million years ago. Marigolds, infamous for their ability to self-seed, are named for an Etruscan god who sprang from a ploughed field. And daffodils—an icon of spring—were introduced to Britain by the Romans more ... Leer más

    $269 MXN

  • The Secret Life of Trees

    How They Live and Why They Matter

    de Colin Tudge ...
    'Everyone interested in the natural world will enjoy The Secret Life of Trees. I found myself reading out whole chunks to friends' The Times, Books of the YearWhat is a tree? As this celebration of the trees shows, they are our countryside; our ancestors descended from them; they gave us air to breathe. Yet while the stories of trees are as plentiful as leaves in a forest, they are rarely told ... Leer más

    $247 MXN

  • A Garden of Marvels

    How We Discovered that Flowers Have Sex, Leaves Eat Air, and Other Secrets of Plants

    In the tradition of The Botany of Desire and Wicked Plants, a witty and engaging history of the first botanists interwoven with stories of today's extraordinary plants found in the garden and the lab.In Paradise Under Glass, Ruth Kassinger recounted with grace and humor her journey from brown thumb to green, sharing lessons she learned from building a home conservatory in the wake of a devastating ... Leer más

    $176 MXN o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • The Triumph of Seeds

    How Grains, Nuts, Kernels, Pulses, and Pips Conquered the Plant Kingdom and Shaped Human History

    de Thor Hanson ...
    A natural and human history of seeds, the marvels of the plant kingdom.**“The genius of Hanson's fascinating, inspiring, and entertaining book stems from the fact that it is not about how all kinds of things grow from seeds; it is about the seeds themselves.” ―**New York Times Book ReviewWe live in a world of seeds. From our morning toast to the cotton in our clothes, they are quite literally the ... Leer más

    Antes $191 MXN Ahora $35 MXN

  • Born in Africa

    The Quest for the Origins of Human Life

    Africa does not give up its secrets easily. Buried there lie answers about the origins of humankind. And yet, though vital clues still remain hidden, scientists have over the last century transformed our understanding about the beginnings of human life. In Born in Africa, Martin Meredith follows scientists' trail of discoveries about human origins, recounting their intense rivalry, personal feuds, ... Leer más

    $156 MXN

  • Buzz

    The Nature and Necessity of Bees

    de Thor Hanson ...
    One of America’s great nature writers presents a natural and cultural history of bees: the buzzing wee beasties that make the world go round.**“Vividly zinging.” ―**New York Times Book ReviewBees are like oxygen: ubiquitous, essential, and, for the most part, unseen. While we might overlook them, they lie at the heart of relationships that bind the human and natural worlds. In Buzz, the beloved ... Leer más

    $35 MXN

  • RHS Botany for Gardeners

    The Art and Science of Gardening Explained & Explored

    'Clever... valuable introduction to the study of plant science.' - Gardeners IllustratedRHS Botany for Gardeners is more than just a useful reference book on the science of botany and the language of horticulture - it is a practical, hands-on guide that will help gardeners understand how plants grow, what affects their performance, and how to get better results.Illustrated throughout with ... Leer más

    $354 MXN

  • Beekeeping Made Easy

    de Samuel Jacobs ...
    A guide to beekeeping, which includes information on: The History of Bee Hives, Types of Bees, Types of Hives, What a Hive does, Life Cycle of Bees, Urban Beekeeping, Bee annual Housekeeping, Harvesting Honey. Plus Links to Bee FAQ's, Bee Products and Suppliers in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia.If your thinking of becoming a beekeeper this will be an invaluable insight on a beautiful and ... Leer más

    $34 MXN

  • Bugs In The System

    Insects And Their Impact On Human Affairs

    de May Berenbaum ...
    An introduction to insect physiology, genetics and behaviour which looks at the interaction between humans and insects, and explores both the positive and negative aspects of the relationship. ... Leer más

    Antes $206 MXN Ahora $35 MXN

  • Eat the Beetles!

    An Exploration into Our Conflicted Relationship with Insects

    "Provides a sturdy literary exoskeleton to the field of human insectivory . . . it entertains as it enlightens" (Daniella Martin, author of Edible).Meet the beetles: there are millions and millions of them and many fewer of the rest of us—mammals, birds, and reptiles. Since before recorded history, humans have eaten insects. While many get squeamish at the idea, entomophagy—people eating insects ... Leer más

    $193 MXN o gratis con Kobo Plus