Botany for Young People Books in Order

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Botany for Young People is a series of educational books on plant science written by Asa Gray and published between 1858 and 1872. The series introduces young readers to the basics of botany, focusing on the growth and behavior of plants. Each book explores fundamental aspects of plant life, using clear explanations and accessible language to foster an understanding of botanical principles.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

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    How plants grow

    1858 · Asa Gray

    How plants grow is a 1858 book by Asa Gray. It is book 1 of the series Botany for Young People. The listed edition runs 127 pages. OpenLibrary…

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    How Plants Behave

    1872 · Asa Gray

    How Plants Behave by Asa Gray is a work originally published in 1858 under the title "Botany for Young People and Common Schools: How Plants Grow..."…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Botany for Young People books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “How plants grow”. Start with “How plants grow.”

How many books are in the Botany for Young People series?

We list 4 books by Asa Gray , published between 1858–1872.

Where can I buy the Botany for Young People books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.