roots (botany)

Presents information about roots in a question and answer format, covering what roots are, what they look like, how they are used, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Describes the two major types of roots and how they help plants stay in place and stand upright, and how they transport water and other nutrients from the ground to the rest of the plant, and discusses root vegetables.

Simple text introduces different kinds of roots and how they function.

Presents information about roots in a question and answer format, covering what roots are, what they look like, how they are used, and more.

Simple text and photographs present an introduction to roots and their functions.

Teaches early readers about roots, explaining why plants have roots, what they look like, how they help plants grow, and how they are used by people and animals.

Learn how roots help plants live and grow.

Describes what plant roots do, different kinds of roots, root systems, and more.

Describes what plant roots do, different kinds of roots, root systems, and more.