botany

How can we organize and name all of the different animals and plants in the world? Many had tried before, but Carl Linnaeus came up with a system that we still use today. This Swedish scientist from over 300 years ago is known as the father of classification. Linnaeuss system gave each plant or animal just two names. For example, the scientific term for human beings is Homo sapiens. In Latin, Homo means "man" and sapiens means "wise.".

This book tells the process seeds undergo from tiny shells to roots, stalks, and eventually flowers.

After Birdie learns that she comes from a family of fairy godmothers, she begins her training with the fairies in Aventurine; but when Birdie's family talisman, a singing stone, is broken, Birdie and Kerka, a warrior-like girl, go on a quest to find the missing half of the stone.

""An exploration of plants of the world, including such information as how they grow, their varieties, and their uses. Features include drawings, diagrams, photographs, and activities""--.

Describes and illustrates the distinctive features of trees, such as bark, leaves, flowers, and fruits, and includes information on how trees grow.

Reveals basic principles of botany through experiments with seeds, soil, and growing plants.

"A graphic nonfiction volume that introduces various plant life cycles, including seed plant reproduction, asexual reproduction, cross-pollination, and germination"--Provided by publisher.

"In the tradition of The Botany of Desire and Wicked Plants, the author of Paradise Under Glass gives us a witty and engaging history of the first botanists interwoven with stories of today's extraordinary plants found in the garden and the lab"--.

Provides information on numerous careers in the horticulture and botany fields, with advice for job hunters, information on education, and job descriptions.