plants

When Peter plants a seed near a city street, things very quickly get out of control.

Provides information on the native habitat, appearance, characteristics, and past and present uses of numerous plants whose chemical composition causes sensory distortion and hallucinations.

Photographs, illustrations, and diagrams describe various types of plant life, what all plants have in common, and the life cycles of plants.

Contains illustrated, step-by-step instructions for creating science fair projects based on plants, featuring a review of the scientific process, and describing nine inexpensive projects for all ability levels, each with a list of resources and extension ideas.

Experiments and projects to increase understanding of plants.

A collection of folklore about the medicinal remedies of many wild plants for human and animal use. Also includes information on many myths that don't work, good-luck charms, and other pieces of wildlife lore.

Presents lore and legends behind several common flowers including narcissus, crocus, dandelion, carnation, and marigold.

Describes earth's variety of plant life which exists in a variety of climatic conditions.

Explores the legends and symbols of the traditional plants of Christmas, such as English holly, ivy, mistletoe, and poinsettia. The illustrations are precise, detailed, and botanically correct.

Describes cactus types, their environment, growth, uses, and home cultivation. Includes recipes and a list of desert gardens, museums, and natural areas of the Southwest where one may observe cacti.