McCally, John

Presents an introduction to plant reproduction, explaining why plants are so important to all life on Earth, describing their growth process, life cycle, and the role they play in the environment, from mosses and algae to fruit-producing angiosperms.

Looks at the ways in which plants and animals interact, discussing the interdependency caused by the mutual need for nutrients and gases, and including a hands-on experiment.

A recounting of the true story of a young Indian woman who guided Lewis and Clark on their historic expedition from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean.

Introduces several protists, including diatoms, kelp, and the paramecium; and includes a hands-on investigation of euglena's plant-like and animal-like characteristics.

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.

Examines the characteristics of fungi, from molds to mushrooms, and discusses how they get food, how they reproduce, and their various uses.