{"title":"Carol Gracie","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring works by Carol Gracie, a renowned naturalist and author celebrated for her profound exploration of botany and horticulture. Her writings beautifully blend scientific insights with vivid storytelling, making the complex world of plants both accessible and engaging for readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of Gracie’s collection is \u003cem\u003eFlorapedia\u003c\/em\u003e, a fascinating compendium that offers a delightful journey through the intricacies of flowers and plants. Its pages are filled with intriguing anecdotes and eye-opening facts that reveal the wonders of the natural world, making it a perfect choice for both plant enthusiasts and curious minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGracie's works are a treasure trove of knowledge in the \u003cstrong\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e category, designed to educate and inspire readers. Her commitment to environmental education shines through her writing, encouraging readers to appreciate and protect our planet's remarkable biodiversity. Whether you're a seasoned botanist or a casual reader with an interest in nature, Carol Gracie’s books are an invaluable resource for understanding and enjoying the beauty of flora.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"florapedia-by-carol-gracie-9780691211404","title":"Florapedia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlorapedia\u003c\/i\u003e is an eclectic A-Z compendium of botanical lore. With more than 100 enticing entries on topics ranging from achlorophyllous plants that use a fungus as an intermediary to obtain nutrients from other plants to zygomorphic flowers that admit only the most select pollinators, this collection is a captivating journey into the realm of botany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWriting in her incomparably engaging style, Carol Gracie discusses remarkable plants from around the globe, botanical art and artists, early botanical explorers, ethnobotanical uses of plants, botanical classification and terminology, the role of plants in history, and more. She shares illuminating facts about van Gogh's sunflowers and reveals how a hallucinogenic weed left its enduring mark on the early history of the Jamestown colony. Gracie describes the travels of John and William Bartram—father and son botanists and explorers who roamed widely in early America in search of plants—and delves into the miniature ecosystems entangled in Spanish moss. The book's convenient size allows for it to be tucked into a pocket or bag, making it the perfect companion on your own travels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith charming drawings by Amy Jean Porter, \u003ci\u003eFlorapedia\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal gift book for the plant enthusiast in your life and a rare pleasure for anyone interested in botanical art, history, medicine, or exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854528663788,"sku":"9780691211404","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8f62fb8eec8d1e68ff768aa0a7336780.jpg?v=1759269006"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/carol-gracie.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}