garden ecology

"Celebrates the relationships between flowers and the birds, insects and four-legged friends with which they share their world"--Provided by publisher.

It is springtime and everyone is invited to come and look at the pretty daffodil in the garden.

A fictionalized account of how plant scientist George Washington Carver came to an Alabama school and taught the children how to grow plants and reap the rewards of nature's bounty. Includes factual note about George Washington Carver.

In a garden a seed grows to sprout to bud to flower, thriving in harmony with living creatures, especially insects.

Focuses on the insects, birds, amphibians, and other animal life found in gardens, including creatures both beneficial and damaging, and discusses the best ways to care for garden plants.

Uses graphic organizers, simple text, and photographs to provide an introduction to backyard habitats and the plants and animals that live in them.

Looks at the ecology and wildlife of the backyard environment, including soil, plants, birds, and insects, and features step-by-step instructions for related projects and activities.

Presents what makes a garden busy, from bugs and birds to rain and dew.

"Content-rich photographs and accessible text combine to guide readers as they discover the often overlooked ecosystems found outside their own back doors! Children will be fascinated to learn more about the animals, insects, and plants they often take for granted, including squirrels, skunks, bees, and dandelions."--.

How do worms help plants grow in the backyard? What sugary food do garden flowers produce that bees and butterflies need to eat? And what garden residents will become a wriggly dinner for a family of robins? Inside this book, explore a backyard ecosystem and discover how all the living things that make it their home depend on each other and their habitat for survival.