How we use plants

Explores the many different kinds of shelters that can be built from plants. A hands-on activity teaches readers how to build a model hut.

Examines a variety of medicinal and health products that are derived from plants and teaches readers how to make their own plant remedy with a hands-on activity.

Examines a variety of food products that are derived from plants and teaches readers to make sun-dried tomatoes with a hands-on-activity.

Describes everyday items, from tires to paper, that are made from plants. A hands-on activity teaches readers how to make their own paper.