From Joshua trees to Venus flytraps, discover some amazing plants in this STEAM book! An unusual plant with only two leaves has survived for almost 500 years in Africa. Deep in a swamp, a beautiful plant curls a sticky leaf around a fly and digests it. Explore how these plants survive and thrive in harsh environments. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book will spark curiosity about plants. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and walks students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in life science fields. Explore advanced science topics for older readers with this STEAM book that is ideal for secondary students or ages 10-14.