Schlessinger science library. Plant life for children

Introduces the parts of a plant, including the roots, stems, leaves, and complex tissues called xylem and phloem; describes how a plant takes in water and minerals and how it manufactures sugar; and includes a hands-on experiment on the flow of nutrients throughout a plant's structures.

Describes the things different kinds of plants need to survive, including sunlight, appropriate temperature, water, and proper nutrients; explains how to grow strong, healthy plants by providing these requirements in the optimum amounts; and presents a hands-on demonstration of how changes in a plant's environment affect its growth.