From Root to Rain: Hidden Stories of Nature's Science

by Sneha Verghese

Overview

Plants that look like stones.

The cell and its self-destructing zones.

Clocks in our bodies that tick without pause.

Seeds that catch on like claws.

Dung beetles that are very choosy about. . .poop.

Bacteria with team spirit, working in a group.

Birds that behave like bats.

ARE THESE REALLY FACTS?

Find out about all these and more in this thrilling collection of 25 captivating stories that takes you up in the sky, under the sea, over hills, through jungles and across the world in a way you never thought possible.

Introducing keen young readers to fascinating science in the environment around them, these tales simplify complex concepts into easy-to-follow ideas, while answering questions, explaining scientific phenomena and sparking curiosity to explore the secret world of Nature.

Gear up for an exhilarating adventure of discovery!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789357319027
Publisher:	Hachette India
Publication date:	05/20/2025
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
File size:	11 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Dr Sneha Verghese is a double postgraduate in Biotechnology and Journalism, and holds a PhD in Mass Communication and Journalism. She works for the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, but her passion is writing. While science writing is her forte, she has been a freelance writer and columnist for various newspapers and magazines, and her literary work has appeared in well-acclaimed anthologies. Sneha lives in Hyderabad.