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How Flowers Made Our World
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Books > Gift Books > Gift Books
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| Author/Artist: |
DAVID GEORGE KASKELL |
| ISBN / ID: |
9781911709992 |
| Publisher: |
Random House |
| Binding: |
PAPERBACK |
| Price: |
AU$36.99 |
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| Description: |
Biologist David George Haskell reveals that flowers are far more than beautiful plants, they are transformative forces that have shaped life on Earth. He explains how the evolution of flowering plants sparked extraordinary biodiversity, created new habitats, influenced the climate, and fostered relationships between species.
Haskell combines scientific research with engaging storytelling, and explores how flowers have supported ecosystems such as rainforests, prairies, and underwater meadows while driving the evolution of pollinators, birds, and other animals. He also examines their profound influence on human history, showing how flowering grasses encouraged our ancestors to leave the forests, leading to agriculture and the rise of civilisation. Through examples ranging from magnolias, orchids, and roses to overlooked wildflowers and seagrasses, Haskell highlights flowers' resilience, adaptability, and ecological importance. The book invites readers to see flowers as essential architects of the natural world and our shared future. |
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