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alicebme's review against another edition
3.0
I read this aloud to my 8 year old. While it held his attention, I had to whip out all of my acting skills. I felt like for all the zinging statements, it was a little redundant. I kind of want to go back through and take notes to figure out exactly how much actual content is in this book. That said, the idea of it is interesting, I learned a bit about something I'd never previously given thought, and the photos and drawings were exceptional.
crystal_reading's review against another edition
4.0
Some of the plant hunters were certifiably nuts if you ask me. I like plants and am grateful for the tea, food, and medicine they provide, but some of the things these plant hunters faced make me wonder what they were thinking.
I am happy that I had read Measuring the World before reading this since two of the characters in that story were highlighted in the very first chapter of this book. I think it made this reading richer.
I am happy that I had read Measuring the World before reading this since two of the characters in that story were highlighted in the very first chapter of this book. I think it made this reading richer.
maidmarianlib's review
3.0
Introduction to the history of plant hunting, it got a little repetitive and I could have used more depth, but overall very good.
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