The Botany of Desire Young Readers Edition

Exploring the reciprocal relationship between humans and domesticated plants, this young readers edition highlights four key desires: sweetness, beauty, energy, and control. Through the stories of the apple, tulip, coffee, and potato, Pollan illustrates how these plants have evolved to meet human needs while also thriving thanks to our cultivation. This engaging narrative reveals the intertwined fates of people and plants, showcasing their shared history and mutual benefits.