Lab partners Anna and Jack investigate the role of plants in human life, looking at them as providers of oxygen, food, shelter, clothing, and medicine, and discussing how human activities have negatively affected plant life.
A thirteen-year-old boy escapes from slaughter by the Boxers in China and joins forces with an English botanist and her escort, traveling with them to Tibet, where the power of Buddhist monks transforms the lives of all of them.
"The famed naturalist hiked through the rural American South in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War, chronicling the Spanish moss, plamettos, magnolias, and other botanical wonders he encountered along the way"--OCLC.
"Engage readers with the story of what happens to plants in spring. Readers are introduced to the concepts of weather, how it changes in spring, and what its changes mean for growing plants. Additional features include a table of contents, phonetic glossary, index, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly project inspires creativity and hands-on fun"--Provided by the publisher.
"Explore the intricate inner workings of the plant kingdom--where seeds become shoots, and flowers become fruits--with this . . . introduction to botany and how plants work"--Dust jacket.
"In Botanist, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take early fluent readers on an informational interview with a real life scientist. Readers learn about the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges of this career and the things they can do now to prepare for work as an botanist. An infographic illustrates the tools of the trade, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about botanists online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites"--Provided by the publisher.
