plants

Examines the key characteristics of flowering plants, explaining what they are and what they look like, discusses flowering plant classes, and features descriptions of a selection of flowering plant orders, including magnolias, oaks, roses, and others.

An introduction to the plant kingdom that discusses how the organisms within it are classified and describes their interactions with other life-forms.

Explore the integral role plants play in our lives as food and medicine. Video Adventures include Plant Reproduction; Plants in Space; Rainforest Plants; Trees; and Survival in Extremes.

In a question-and-answer format this book tells which plant has the largest seeds, why some trees have needles instead of leaves, if spinach really make you strong, and many other facts about plants.

Tundra, forests, and the ocean are just a few of the many types of biomes discussed in this volume, each with a discussion of the adaptations species living there have undergone to best fit their surroundings.

"Jane Goodall examines the critical role that trees and plants play in our world"--Provided by the publisher.

Readers will dive into this fascinating book and uncover the mysteries of how plants sustain themselves. With bright photos clearly labeled with specific life-science vocabulary, readers will learn the cycle of how plants convert water and light into nutrients.

Death Valley in the American Southwest isn't a destination for those who don't enjoy the heat! Its scary name was given to it by a group of gold seekers who barely made it out of the valley alive. In fact, a few in their group weren't as lucky. Readers of this book will find out more about the unique landscape of this national park.