The book tells about the extraordinary stories of the appearance and spread of seemingly ordinary plants. Young readers will learn how the spruce became a New Year's tree; that the desire to obtain black pepper led to the discovery of the Pacific Ocean and helped make the first trip around the world; that potatoes became the cause of real peasant uprisings; that “manna from heaven” really exists and much more. Educational and fascinating stories are detailed and accurately illustrated with watercolors by the artist Karina Solovyova. For children of primary and secondary school age