Ninja Plants: Survival and Adaptation in the Plant World

Reviewed by: Jill O'Connor - Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School, Brunswick, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 7, 2018

Review

An intro by author Blevins explains the inspiration for this fascinating book about the world of plant adaptation in nature. Blevins has a deep respect for the natural world and for all of the plants and processes mentioned in the book. From carnivorous plants to poisonous plants to copycat plants, the book walks the reader through the botanical world of survival and adaptation. Included are side bars highlighting plants of interest and botanical functions like photosynthesis. Excellent for a class with a focus on botany or ecological issues, or for a library with a botanical section. This book, written for the upper middle school and high school reader, could incite the next generation to action to protect the amazing and necessary ecosystems fostering these ninja plants. Because for all of their stealth and adaptation, without serious intervention and care, there may not be ninja plants to study in the future. Includes an extensive glossary and bibliography and an index.

Overall Book Score: very good