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"Did you know crickets have ears on their knees? That snakes never close their eyes? Or that no plant has black flowers? Discover these incredible facts and more in the first Fact Attack book, all about plants and animals. Fact Attack is an exploration of the most amazing and awe-inspiring plant and animal facts. Heavily designed with different approaches on each page, the style will be dynamic, fresh, and in your face. Whether you flip to a page...

"Deadly poison, defensive weapons, specialized armor, carnivorous appetites, welcome to the wild side of the plant kingdom. Readers of this immersive book will experience the bizarre and remarkable world of plants through exciting experiments. Helpful hints, materials lists, and 'What's Next?' sections arm adventurous readers with everything they'll need for experimentation. They'll gain a working knowledge of the scientific method through boxes that...

"Plants with an appetite! In this title, readers will get a close-up look at all sorts of disgusting plants through vivid images, infographics, sidebars, and more." -- Amazon.com.

"There are stories of meat-eating plants, but are they really true? Yes! Plants are just as freaky as animals in many ways. This book dives into jungles, forests, and fields all over the world that contain some of the wildest plants on the planet. From Venus flytraps and pitcher plants to a plant that smells like a rotting corpse, these organisms are as diverse as they are weird. Toxic mosses and poisonous plants like the New Zealand tree nettle show...

"Engaging images accompany information about disgusting plants. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"An enthralling exploration of all the weird and wonderful creatures that may (or may not!) inhabit our world--all packed into an engaging, informational picture book perfect for helping kids build critical thinking skills. There's been a mix-up at the Museum. Some of the displays from the Myths and Legends exhibit have snuck into the Natural History wing! The narrator in this lively, impeccably researched tale invites readers along to help sort things...