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The Secret Life of Plants

The world of plants and its relation to mankind as revealed by the latest scientific discoveries.

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Earth & Climate

Grassland

Plants & Animals

Zoology

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"Plenty of hard facts and astounding scientific and practical lore."--Newsweek.

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Authors: Peter Tompkins, Christopher Bird

Publisher: Harper Paperbacks

Date: Mar. 8, 1989

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