Kew Children's Guide Grow, Find and Explore with Brilliant Activities, Facts, Quizzes and More

About this book

Make the most of your Kew experience with this new fantastic illustrated guide. Around the world there are lots of different wild places, from woodlands and rainforest, to deserts and mountains. At Kew Gardens you can explore them all.

Trek through the tropical Palm House and discover coconuts, bananas and cacao pods. See the world in bird's eye view as you climb the Treetop Walkway. Spot bluebells and more, as you explore the Woodland Walk. Learn about the plants, flowers and wildlife that live in Kew Gardens, and which ones you might spot at home.

Filled with different activities to try at home that will show you how to grow your own plants and vegetables, create art from nature and so much more.

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Biography

Catherine Brereton is a writer and editor, based in London, UK. She has written and edited more than 150 books for children on a wide range of topics from art and archaeology to robots and space.

Jane McGuinness recently completed an MA in Children's Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. Having grown up in Scotland, wildlife and nature are a key focus in Jane's work. In 2016, she was awarded the Sebastian Walker Prize for illustration.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a world famous centre for botanical and mycological knowledge. With two inspiring gardens at Kew in London, and Wakehurst in Sussex, visitors are enchanted with the wonder of plant diversity. Over the past 250 years Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has made innumerable contributions to increasing the understanding of plants and fungi, with many benefits for humankind.