plants, useful

Photographs and simple text teach young readers about how plants provide people with food, medicine, and clothing.

Offers a comprehensive overview of the plants that provide people with food, beverages, spices, and flavors, with information on each plant's appearance, close relatives, uses, origin, history, cultivation, and properties.

An introduction to staying alive in the wilderness. Presents advice and true stories on topics such as finding food, water, and shelter.

Surveys the many uses of plants, including nutrition, fuel, building, gardening, and medicine.