Examines the meat-eating capabilities of certain plants, describing how they trap their prey and including such examples as the pitcher plant, venus flytrap, bladderwort, and sundew.

Readers will learn about a number of carnivorous plants, including the Venus flytrap, where they're found, when they flower, and their anatomy. Learning about these unique members of the plant kingdom will excite young botanists and average readers alike.

"Meat-Eating Plants introduces readers to meat-eating plants from around the world and the ways in which they trap their meals. From pitcher plants to sticky traps and plants that snap, readers will be fascinated with these plants' abilities to catch prey!"--

"Carnivorous plants: they're weird, they're gorgeous, and they're the perfect addition to your urban jungle of pothos, snake plants, and succulents. However, they can also be intimidating to grow and care for. Let Killer Plants be your guide as it walks you through the different types of carnivorous plants and how to keep each variety alive and well" --

Discusses meat-eating plants, their life cycles, how they lure their prey, where different species are located, and what is being done to protect endangered carnivorous plants and their habitats.