Plants
Author: Jane Kelsey, Sarah Anderson
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ISBN: 0844245569
Publisher: McGraw-Hill (11 November, 1998)
Sales Rank: 778,398
Average Customer Rating: 5 out of 5
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Rating: 5 out of 5
Wisdom and warmth for all ages
Sarah Anderson and Jane Kelsey provide an insightful and engrossing overview of the world of careers with plants. The breadth and depth of the various career portraits are impressive, and speak to readers of all ages. The authors' non-patronizing and earnest tone makes the book an enjoyable read. This book is a must-have for young scientists and plant enthusiasts!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Plants
This book is a winner in the career genre. It is far more than a compilation of dull facts and statistics on careers associated with plants. While it provides all the essential career facts (salary, education, career preparation, etc), it also lets young people get a bird's-eye view of what several careers are really like by relating actual career experiences. The information is as helpful as actually shadowing a job holder. Another plus -- it is written in a very friendly and personal style.
Rating: 5 out of 5
A must read for anyone interested in flora
I have purchased many plants books in the last two years but this one stands head and shoulders above the others. Although lacking some of the color of "Shrubs" and "Deciduous Trees" this nevertheless is a tragicomedy about a career in plants. Do not confuse this with Science which has more of the 1980s zeitgeist which has defined Mmes. Kelsey and Anderson, but still this is a fast paced must read.Not too long - 85 pages - and with a dedication that brings tears to the eyes, I recommend this for beginners and experts in "Plants" alike.
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