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Disgusting Science: Gruesome Plants

By Anna Claybourne
Series: Disgusting Science
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A colourful guide to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of the science of plant adaptations and a fantastic way to inspire children in science learning. The book investigates plants from around the world that have some strange and disgusting adaptations in order to survive, from... Read More
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Uncover the most disgusting, revolting and shocking aspects of plant adaptations with hilarious cartoons

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A colourful guide to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of the science of plant adaptations and a fantastic way to inspire children in science learning.

The book investigates plants from around the world that have some strange and disgusting adaptations in order to survive, from stinging and poisonous species to parasitic and carnivorous plants. 'See for yourself' panels help children relate the science to their everyday world.

It is part of the Disgusting Science series, which explores the weird, revolting, and shocking aspects of science for children aged 7 plus. It features child-friendly text, experiments to try, and fun cartoon illustrations. From plants and life cycles to the human body and animal adaptations, the books offer fun examples to provide ways into understanding solid scientific principles.

Titles in the series include: Human Body Horrors, Beastly Animals, Gruesome Plants, Revolting Life Cycles.

Series: Disgusting Science

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  • Disgusting Science: Gruesome Plants
    A colourful guide to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of the science of plant adaptations and a fantastic way to inspire children in science learning. The book investigates plants from around the world that have some strange and disgusting adaptations in order to survive, from stinging and poisonous species to parasitic and carnivorous plants. 'See for yourself' panels help...
    By Anna Claybourne
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  • Disgusting Science: Beastly Animals
    Disgusting Science: Beastly Animals
    Disgusting Science: Beastly Animals is a colourful guide to the horrible, shocking, and disgusting aspects of the science of animal adaptations, and a fantastic way to inspire children in science learning. The book investigates disgusting animal habits from around the world, including feeding, nasty teeth and claws, poo, camouflage, and scents and smells. "See for yourself" panels help children relate...
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  • Disgusting Science: Human Body Horrors
    A colourful guide to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of the science of human body, and a fantastic way to inspire children in science learning. The book investigates everything from sweat and snot to spots and teeth cavities and, of course, farting and burping. 'See for yourself' panels help children relate the science to their everyday world. It is...
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  • Disgusting Science: Revolting Life Cycles
    A colourful guide to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of the science of animal life cycles and a fantastic way to inspire children in science learning. The book investigates disgusting animal life cycles from around the world, including the not-so-cute baby owls that bully their younger siblings, the animal parents that eat their own babies, and more. See for...
    By Barbara Taylor
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526327666

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wayland

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lee Cosgrove

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 242.0mm

Height: 242.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 32

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Anna Claybourne Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Disgusting Science

About the Author

Anna Claybourne (Author)

Anna Claybourne has written over 150 children's books on all kinds of subjects, from sharks, black holes and splitting the atom to how to draw, Shakespeare's life, and Greek myths and legends. She knows a lot about conservation in the rain forests of Costa Rica as she once volunteered there for three months. She likes space, sewing and music, plays the trombone and loves going camping.

Lee Cosgrove (Illustrator)

Lee Cosgrove is a children's illustrator from a small town on the banks of the River Mersey. A lifelong doodler, his love of drawing is inspired by a childhood of Saturday morning cartoons, den-building adventures and an endless supply of crayons. Working as a full time illustrator for the last 10 years, Lee has enjoyed working on a wide range of projects from illustrating picture books, to board games to billboards. He loves to bring humour and lots of character to his illustrations.

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