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A deathly compendium of poisonous plants : wicked weeds and sinister seeds / Rebecca E. Hirsch with illustrations by Eugenia Nobati.

Hirsch, Rebecca E., (author.). Nobati, Eugenia, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"A must for fans of science and history--and also armchair detectives--this entertaining and informative illustrated compendium delves into nature's deadliest plants and their fascinating histories as implements of medicine, warfare, and foul play." --Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781728493282
  • ISBN: 1728493285
  • ISBN: 9798765625248
  • Physical Description: 199 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm
  • Publisher: Minneapolis, MN : Zest Books, [2024]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Aconite -- Arrow poisons -- Belladonna -- Castor bean -- Chemical warfare -- Coca -- Datura -- Ergot -- Gympie-gympie -- Habanero chili -- Heartbreak grass -- Henbane -- Lie detector beans -- Manchineel tree -- Mandrake -- Opium poppy -- Poison hemlock -- Poison ivy and poison oak -- Allergic reactions -- Strychnine tree -- Tobacco -- Tree nettle -- White snakeroot.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 12-18 Zest Books.
Grades 7-9 Zest Books.
Subject: Poisonous plants > Juvenile literature.
Dangerous plants > Juvenile literature.
Young adult literature.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Sage Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Hood River County Library District.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Status Due Date Courses
Hood River County Library YA 581.659 HIR 2024 (Text) 33892101010008 Young Adult New Books Available -

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504 . ‡aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520 . ‡a"A must for fans of science and history--and also armchair detectives--this entertaining and informative illustrated compendium delves into nature's deadliest plants and their fascinating histories as implements of medicine, warfare, and foul play." ‡c--Provided by publisher.
521 . ‡aAges 12-18 ‡bZest Books.
521 . ‡aGrades 7-9 ‡bZest Books.
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