A deathly compendium of poisonous plants : wicked weeds and sinister seeds / Rebecca E. Hirsch with illustrations by Eugenia Nobati.
"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: 9798765625248 (paperback)
- ISBN: 9781728493282 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 1728493285
- Physical Description: 199 pages : chiefly illustrations (some 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 -- Reactions turned deadly -- Strychnine tree -- Tobacco -- Tree nettle -- White snakeroot. |
Target Audience Note: | Ages 12-18 Zest Books. Grades 7-9 Zest Books. |
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Subject: | Poisonous plants. Dangerous plants. |
Available copies
- 0 of 1 copy available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 2 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Erlanger Branch | 581.659 H669d 2024 (Text) | 33126027285299 | New YA Nonfiction | On holds shelf | - |
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"--