The Secret World of Plants: DK Children’s Illustrated Plant Treasury

Treasury: The Secret World of Plants is a DK Children’s illustrated nature book by Ben Hoare, covering more than 100 flowers, trees, and seeds. Its mix of plant stories, science explanations, photographs, and illustrations is aimed at children ages 7 and up.

At a glance

Covers more than 100 plant species through stories about flowers, trees, and seeds.
Introduces photosynthesis, pollination, germination, and plant relationships with animals.
Includes photographs, illustrations, diagrams, and introductory reference pages.
Listing describes a holographic cover and gilded edges.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$24.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Broad plant coverage gives curious readers many subjects to browse beyond basic flower identification.
Combines visual material with explanations of plant science, making it relevant for home learning and homeschooling.
The illustrated, story-led approach may suit children who prefer exploring short topics to reading a continuous narrative.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Book details
Publisher	DK Children
Publication date	October 11, 2022
Language	English
Print length	192 pages
ISBN-10	0744059836
ISBN-13	978-0744059830

Audience and format
Stated reading age	5+ years, from customers
Grade level	2 - 4
Dimensions	9.32 x 0.92 x 11.32 inches
Weight listed	1.25 pounds

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Children ages 7 and up interested in plants, nature, and how living things work.
Families or homeschoolers looking for an illustrated reference-style nature book.
Readers who enjoy browsing photographs and short stories about unusual plant traits.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a practical gardening manual with step-by-step growing instructions.
Readers looking for an advanced botanical textbook or a narrowly focused field guide.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.9 / 5 · 648 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the illustrations and design as appealing, and finds the plant information informative and engaging. Some buyers mention using it for homeschooling or home libraries, with one noting children spend hours looking through it. The favorable aggregate rating and predominance of five-star ratings are encouraging, but ratings alone do not establish specific strengths. The feedback particularly suits the book’s illustrated, browseable format, rather than demonstrating textbook depth or gardening instruction.

Positive themes

Customers praise the pictures, illustrations, and design.
Feedback describes the plant content as informative and engaging.
Some customers report using it for homeschooling and home libraries. often

Frequently asked questions

What topics does the book cover?

It presents more than 100 flowers, trees, and seeds, alongside topics including photosynthesis, pollination, germination, and relationships between plants and animals.

What age is this book for?

The description recommends it for children ages 7 and up. The listing also shows a customer-derived reading-age entry of 5+ years, so those age references differ.

Is it a gardening how-to book?

No gardening instructions are described. The listing presents it as an illustrated nature treasury and introduction to plant science.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 192 pages.