Some plants bite back. Sir Waddle is determined to get to the root of the danger.

Meet a plant that eats insects. A flower that smells like rotting meat. A tree whose sap can cause painful blisters, a plant that shoots seeds like tiny explosions, and a carnivorous pitcher that traps its prey in a slippery, deadly pool. These plants may look beautiful, bizarre, or downright harmless, but don't be fooled. Nature has some seriously killer tricks!

Guided by Sir Waddle, a dignified naturalist whose botanical adventures don't always go according to plan, young readers explore thirty of the world's most fascinating and dangerous plants through true science, dry humor, and beautiful vintage natural history illustrations from the 1700s and 1800s.

Perfect for curious kids ages 7–10, classroom libraries, homeschool science, and anyone who has ever looked at a plant and thought, "That can't possibly be real!"

Inside you'll find:

• 30 remarkable plants, from Venus flytraps and pitcher plants to poisonous flowers and deadly trees

• Restored vintage botanical illustrations on every spread

• Fun facts, Quick Facts, and fascinating details about each plant

• Scientific names explained, with a wink

• Sir Waddle's handwritten field notes

• Hands-on "Try It!" activities that bring the science home