pollen

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Flowers

Young flowering plants are known as sprouts. Their stems grow up toward the Sun while their roots grow down to find water. Learn more about this plant's life cycle in Flowers.

Handling asthma

"This book explores asthma and how people diagnosed with the disease manage it. It examines how asthma affects daily life, work, and school, and it explains the latest treatments available"--Provided by publisher.

Take a closer look at bees

Scientists believe that the survival of bees is at risk. What has put bees at risk and should we care? Bees are responsible for pollinating about 70 of the 100 crops that feed 90% of the world. Without bees nearly half the world could starve. In this book, find out how scientists are working on ways to keep bees healthy.

What is pollination?

Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce readers to the process of pollination, explaining what it is, how it works, and why it is important.
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El viaje del polen

la reproduccio?n de las plantas
Plants have many ways for propagation. For instance, flowering plants usually attract bees and butterflies. Bees and butterflies then fly from flower to flower. This helps the flowering plants to bear seeds or fruits.
Cover image of El viaje del polen

Achoo!

why pollen counts
2015
Baby Bear does not like pollen, which sticks to his fur and makes him sneeze, but insects and other animals tell him how important pollen is, even for him.

What is pollination?

2011
Depicts the process of pollination and the insects and birds that move the plants' pollen from one flower to the next and illustrates cross-pollination, self-pollination, and wind pollination as well. Describes the importance of pollination in making new fruit, seeds, or plants and discusses how some pollinators are being decimated due to pesticides and diseases. Includes color photos, a glossary, and an index.
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