plants

Questions and answers provide a basic look at various aspects of the plant world around us, including leaves, fruit, and flowers.

Brief text accompanies photographs which record the development, function, and fertilization of a flower and illustrate the work of the wind and insects in pollination.

Text, diagrams, photos, and artwork describe the plant world.

Defines what plants are, describes the different types of plants and their characteristics, and it explains where they are grown and processed and discusses the environmental issues connected with them.

Brief text and lavish illustrations explain plant reproduction and the purpose of a flower and present some plants which don't seem to be flowers but are.

An account of the 11 major habitat types and the characteristic animals that have been able to adapt to the regions. Includes over 11,000 color photographs.

A series of brief stories about animals and plants of Hawaii, each with a moral, such as "Friends respect, appreciate, and even celebrate each other's differences," and "Excuses are like clouds; they carry no weight." Includes scientific facts about the featured plants and animals.

A discussion of plant classification, identifying the kingdoms of life, and describing the characteristics of various types of non-vascular and vascular plants. Includes a further reading list and instructions for related activities.