{"product_id":"9781459837973","title":"Plant Attack!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust like people and animals, plants need to defend themselves.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThey can't scream or run away from danger, but many have developed surprisingly cool and courageous ways to keep themselves safe from pesky bugs, hungry animals and even large-clawed crabs. Plants can stab, poison, drown and even suffocate their predators. Discover the corpse flower, which smells like a combination of rotting wounds, garlic, cheese and sour sweat. Then there is the touch-me-not balsam that explodes, flinging anything that touches it through the air. \u003cem\u003ePlant Attack! The Fascinating Ways Flora Defend Themselves\u003c\/em\u003e explores 15 different plants and the unique, and sometimes bizarre, ways they defend themselves from predators, including us.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for Erin Silver:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e★\"Enthralling...Empowers readers to understand their own human coping mechanisms, while colorful, detailed images soaked in softly muted earth tones build a base of strong general knowledge. The challenge for readers young and old will be to see who says 'ew' first! A thoroughly engaging, fact-filled book with audacious and memorable animal responses to predators. A must-have for every library.\"—\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review for \u003cem\u003eMighty Scared \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erin Silver (CA)","offers":[{"title":"Hardback Picture book","offer_id":46049915863228,"sku":"9781459837973","price":21.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/8559\/2764\/files\/BNCImageAPI_ccba508a-61f6-4a91-84d8-e1086bb4a92e.jpg?v=1773348933","url":"https:\/\/wordsquirrelbooks.com\/products\/9781459837973","provider":"Word Squirrel Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}