pitcher plants

It's common knowledge that plants make their own food, but for some plants, that's not enough. They eat meat! Readers investigate meat-eating plants in this exciting guide to life science concepts such as adaptations, nutrients, and the relationship between carnivores and their prey. From exotic pitcher plants to the famous Venus flytrap, the accessible text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to a variety of meat-eating plants and the ways they catch their food. Detailed diagrams with clear labels enhance the learning experience, and readers are also invited to take a hands-on approach to biology with the help of activities.

"Plants only make their own food-right? Not pitcher plants! Most pitcher plants draw in insects with their sweet-smelling nectar and slowly digest them. There is one kind of pitcher plant that likes to snack on tree shrews, too. The bizarre eating habits of the pitcher plant are sure to fascinate . . . readers as they learn how this plant's digestive system works, its habitat, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the carnivorous pitcher plants, describing their traps, diet, and habitats.

Introduces the carnivorous pitcher plants, describing their traps, diet, and habitats.

Investigates form and function in carnivorous flowering plants such as Venus flytraps, sundews, and pitcher plants. (60 min.).

Paintings, drawings, and text depict the species of plant known as pitcher plants, which eat insects to survive.

Introduces these carnivorous plants by describing their traps, plant types, diet, and nutrient-poor habitats with the consequent benefit of carnivory.