botany

Bill Nye the Science Guy answers questions about plants and conducts two experiments that demonstrate the production of oxygen by lettuce leaves and the existence of chlorophyll in leaves.

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.

Briefly introduces some superlatives in nature such as the largest living thing, the smallest flowering plant, and the fastest flying bird.

Explains why it is fun and important to learn about plants, and offers guidelines for identifying different types of plants.

Presents information on the properties, life cycles, growth, and uses of plants. Includes a multimedia disk containing activities, puzzles, games, and experiments.

Uses microscopic photography and graphics to familiarize students with the parts of a flower, showing how flowers become pollinated, and examining the structure of seeds, their development, and dispersal.

Watercolor illustrations and sketches of 25 common habitats typical of the Northern United States and Canada with informative text.