plants

A collection of tales from eighteen Native American tribes illustrating the importance of plants to Native American traditions.

Presents distinctive specimens from the 300,000 members of the plant family describing the outstanding characteristics of the major groups.

"Describes what plants are and why they're important"--Provided by publisher.

Text and labeled illustrations depict a variety of plants and their parts, including woody, flowering, desert, and tropical plants.

Directions for starting a windowsill garden using the seeds, pits, and other leftover parts of various foods.

Describes the parts, growth, and uses of a variety of flowering plants.

Introduces various plants living in and around ponds, such as cattails, bladderwort, and algae.

Describes different types of flowering plants, where they grow and how they "breathe, " reproduce, and survive in harsh climates.

Discusses the origins of the names of more than fifty cultivated flowers and relates stories and superstitions concerning the plants.