{"title":"Sandra Knapp","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the fascinating collection of works by Sandra Knapp, a respected figure in the world of \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e. As an esteemed botanist and author, Knapp brings a unique perspective to the way we understand the intricate beauty of plant life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection includes captivating titles like \u003cstrong\u003eFlower Day\u003c\/strong\u003e, where Knapp explores the dynamic and diverse world of flowers, unraveling their mysterious roles in ecosystems and their evolutionary journeys. Her writing not only informs but also inspires a deeper appreciation for the natural world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough her insightful narratives and rich illustrations, Sandra Knapp's books invite readers to embark on a botanical adventure, perfect for anyone with an interest in the natural sciences or those simply curious about the wonders of the plant kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Sandra Knapp's collection today and enhance your understanding of the critical role plants play in our shared environment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"flower-day-by-sandra-knapp-9780226834528","title":"Flower Day","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn illustrated hourly guide that spotlights twenty-four flowers as they attract pollinators, resist predators, and survive on our changing planet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIs it 4 AM or chicory o'clock? In this short book, botanist and award-winning author Sandra Knapp walks us through a day in a global garden. Each chapter of \u003cem\u003eFlower Day\u003c\/em\u003e introduces a single flower during a single hour, highlighting twenty-four different species from around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning at midnight in the Americas, we spot the long tubular flowers of the moonflower, \u003cem\u003eIpomoea alba\u003c\/em\u003e; they attract a frenzy of hawk moths before the dawn arrives and the flowers wither and collapse. As day breaks, dandelions and chicory open their heads—actually made up of many individual flowers tightly packed together—and flies and bees visit to get the energy they need to lay eggs and raise their young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLater, at eight o'clock in the morning, the sun rises over the watery Amazon basin, and we meet the giant waterlily, slowly turning from white to pink and purple. Trapped inside are the beetles who feasted on the flowers during the night. That evening, at seven o'clock, we travel to the Caribbean to smell night-blooming jessamine's powerful—some may say nauseating—sweet scent. But this member of the nightshade family isn't just a thing of beauty—it has a reputation as both a poison and invasive species, crowding out endangered native trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor each hour in our flower day, celebrated artist Katie Scott has depicted these scenes with gorgeous pen-and-ink illustrations. Working closely together to narrate and illustrate these unique moments in time, Knapp and Scott have created an engaging read that is a perfect way to spend an hour or two—and a true gift for amateur botanists, gardeners, and anyone who wants to stop and appreciate the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854528794860,"sku":"9780226834528","price":33.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1115d32842ee938ec9631817717a8ea5.jpg?v=1759269002"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/sandra-knapp.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}