"The Plant Hunters" tells the story of our fascination with plants and the discovery of new species. From ancient times, when Alexander the Great included naturalists in his entourage, this intriguing story moves across the world, as plants such as coconut trees, roses and numerous fruits and vegetables were introduced from one country to another. It traces the establishment of...(展开全部)

"The Plant Hunters" tells the story of our obsession with plants. This book contains topics that range from the entourage of Alexander the Great which included naturalists to the establishment of botanical gardens and the discovery through exploration of the plants that have made or broken economies, such as tulips, tea and rubber. Travelling right around the world and througho...(展开全部)

"The Plant Hunters" tells the story of our obsession with plants. This book contains topics that range from the entourage of Alexander the Great which included naturalists to the establishment of botanical gardens and the discovery through exploration of the plants that have made or broken economies, such as tulips, tea and rubber. Travelling right around the world and througho...(展开全部)

"The Plant Hunters" tells the story of our fascination with plants and the discovery of new species. From ancient times, when Alexander the Great included naturalists in his entourage, this intriguing story moves across the world, as plants such as coconut trees, roses and numerous fruits and vegetables were introduced from one country to another. It traces the establishment of...(展开全部)

Written by Neil Gaiman; Art by Yoshitaka Amano Featuring striking painted artwork, this love story, set in ancient Japan, tells the story of a humble young monk and a magical, shape-changing fox who find themselves romantically drawn together. As their love blooms, the fox learns of a devilish plot by a group of demons to steal the monk's life. With the aid of Morpheus, the Kin...(展开全部)

A rich and thoughtful fantasy in the vein of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. Hunting the skies is not for the faint-hearted. In a world where water is scarce and deadly jellyfish swim through the sky, mollycoddled teenager Christien dreams of excitement and danger. When he meets the exotic and alluring Jenine and her family of Cloud Hunters, he becomes determined to fulfil t...(展开全部)

1949年出生于英国，国际畅销小说家，他写的故事感动了世界不同角落里的人，多次获得儿童文学大奖，被联合国教科文组织推荐给全球的家长和孩子们，代表作品有《天蓝色的彼岸》《黑暗的速度》《神秘的易拉罐》《躲藏的人》等。 艾利克斯•希尔在电视剧、电影、舞台剧和广播节目方面也颇有成就，剧本《神秘的巧克力》曾获得英国电影和电视艺术学院奖（BAFTA）。

1949年出生于英国，国际畅销小说家，他写的故事感动了世界不同角落里的人，多次获得儿童文学大奖，被联合国教科文组织推荐给全球的家长和孩子们，代表作品有《天蓝色的彼岸》《黑暗的速度》《神秘的易拉罐》《躲藏的人》等。 艾利克斯•希尔在电视剧、电影、舞台剧和广播节目方面也颇有成就，剧本《神秘的巧克力》曾获得英国电影和电视艺术学院奖（BAFTA）。

1949年出生于英国，国际畅销小说家，他写的故事感动了世界不同角落里的人，多次获得儿童文学大奖，被联合国教科文组织推荐给全球的家长和孩子们，代表作品有《天蓝色的彼岸》《黑暗的速度》《神秘的易拉罐》《躲藏的人》等。 艾利克斯•希尔在电视剧、电影、舞台剧和广播节目方面也颇有成就，剧本《神秘的巧克力》曾获得英国电影和电视艺术学院奖（BAFTA）。