"Adventures with Amazing Plants is an immersive encounter with more than 15 plant species and parts that will defy your expectations and demand closer investigation. Which flower stinks like rotting flesh? What kind of plants don't need soil in order to grow? How did the rainbow eucalyptus get its name? Hike through the jungle to discover the world's largest flower. Sample jaboticaba berries straight from the tree trunk. And marvel at an orchid flower that looks like a tiny human being! From forest giants to desert succulents, and from delicious fruit to one of the world's deadliest poisons, this array of incredible plants will wow you as never before! The World of Science engages, educates and entertains children, imparting scientific facts, while nurturing the love of Science through dynamic, full-colour comics. All topics covered are in line with the Singapore primary Science syllabus and the Cambridge primary Science curriculum, and also offer beyond-the-syllabus insights designed to stretch inquiring young minds."-- Goodreads.