plants

When the beans that Lisa has planted are dug up by a dog, Corduroy reseeds the garden that he was supposed to be watching, but he and Lisa are in for a surprise when the "beans" finally appear on the vines.

Will and his twin sister plant a vegetable garden and are unsuccessful, except for a tomato plant that won't stop growing.

Describes various kinds of plants, how plant life began on the earth, and how humans and plants depend on each other for survival.

Examines the chemical process of photosynthesis, the means by which plants convert air and light to food.

Shows how water, minerals, and food travel through a plant's structure, discusses topics such as xylem and phloem, and presents a hands-on investigation of geotropism and the ways plants react to their environment.

Hands-on instructional materials dealing with the science of plants, seeds, and spores.

Teacher resource material included for classroom use.

Text and color photos explain how various types of living things adapt to changes in their surroundings and compete with each other to survive.

Twenty-one science projects provide an understanding of plants and how they respond to the environment.

Simple projects for growing plants from seeds and sprouts. Projects are rated according to degree of difficulty.