Superpowered Plants: Meet the Smartest, Strongest, and Sneakiest Plants
By (Author) Soledad Romero Mario
By (artist) Sonia Pulido
Phaidon Press Ltd
Phaidon Press Ltd
8th April 2025
United Kingdom
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Plants and trees
635
Hardback
60
Width 240mm, Height 300mm, Spine 12mm
Discover the green superheroes who rule our planet, from Neptune grass, whose super-photosynthesising leaves help us battle climate change, to the Titan arum, whose gigantic flowers attract pollinators by mimicking the stench of rotting flesh.
This stylish and informative non-fiction book features 22 incredible species of flora, each presented with a stunning visual portrait, a fun hero name, fascinating facts about the unique skills they use to survive and thrive, and key information about their habitats and enemies. With its frame-worthy art, irresistible superhero concept, and awe-inspiring information, Superpowered Plants is perfect for all plant and nature lovers, budding gardeners, and would-be biologists.Ages 7-12Author Soledad Romero is an experienced children s non-fiction author who specializes in best of round-up style books. Her works include Superpowered Animals: Meet The World s Strongest, Smartest, and Swiftest Creatures (also
published by Phaidon), Awesome Accidents: 19 Discoveries that Changed the World and Famous Robberies: The World s Most Spectacular Heists.llustrator of Phaidon s bestselling What a Shell Can Tell, Sonia Pulido has proven market success. Her illustrations have appeared in publications globally, including The New Yorker and The New York Times. In 2020 Pulido won the Spanish National Illustration Award.