Superpowered Plants: Meet the Smartest, Strongest, and Sneakiest Plants

Inspired by books of world records, this vividly illustrated guide teaches young readers about Earth’s most incredible plants

Discover the green superheroes who rule our planet, from Neptune grass, whose super-photosynthesising leaves help us battle climate change, to the Titan arum, whose gigantic flowers attract pollinators by mimicking the stench of rotting flesh.

This stylish and informative non-fiction book features 22 incredible species of flora, each presented with a stunning visual portrait, a fun ’hero’ name, fascinating facts about the unique skills they use to survive and thrive, and key information about their habitats and enemies.

With its frame-worthy art, irresistible ’superhero’ concept, and awe-inspiring information, Superpowered Plants is perfect for all plant and nature lovers, budding gardeners, and would-be biologists.

Ages 7-12

Author Soledad Romero Mariño is an experienced children’s non-fiction author who specializes in ’best of’ round-up style books. Her works include Superpowered Animals: Meet The World’s Strongest, Smartest, and Swiftest Creatures (also published by Phaidon), Awesome Accidents: 19 Discoveries that Changed the World, and Famous Robberies: The World’s Most Spectacular Heists.

Sonia Pulido’s illustrations have appeared in publications globally, including The New Yorker and The New York Times. In 2020 Pulido won the Spanish National Illustration Award and she is the illustrator of Phaidon’s bestselling What a Shell Can Tell.