roots (botany)

Presents information about roots in a question and answer format, covering what roots are, what they look like, how they are used, and more.

Describes the different kinds of roots and stems flowers may have and their importance in helping flowers to grow.

Explores the functions of different plant parts, including roots, stems, leaves, and flowers.

Stems may not be one of the flashiest plant parts, but they’re certainly one of the most important. This text introduces readers to plant stems and uses age-appropriate language to explain what they look like, how they grow, and what role they play in a plant’s life. Readers will walk away understanding plant parts work together for the plant’s survival. Written to support key life science concepts, this text makes it fun to learn about plant parts.

One of the most important plant parts is something we can’t always see: Roots! This volume shows readers why roots are essential to plant growth and survival. Key topics include roots’ role in taking in water, anchoring plants in the ground, and more. Highly detailed color photographs allow readers to see this often hidden plant part, which encourages readers to visualize what they’re reading. Age-appropriate text supports elementary science curricula.

Describes what plant roots do, different kinds of roots, root systems, and more.

Introduces children to plants' roots.

Contains step-by-step instructions for experiments that help young readers learn about the roots of plants.

Teaches early readers about roots, explaining why plants have roots, what they look like, how they help plants grow, and how they are used by people and animals.