Davies, Monika

"When we think about camouflage, we think of animals. But, plants can hide in this way too! It's an important plant defense. This engaging volume shares with readers why some plants must hide in order to survive, which fits into science curriculum topics like plant life cycles, behavior, and the role plants play in their ecosystem. Beautiful, close-up photographs of the plants discussed draw readers into nature and encourage awareness of their surroundings and the natural world"--Provided by publisher.

"Readers likely know that not every plant is made to be eaten. But perhaps they aren't aware that some species contain deadly toxins that can kill tiny insects, large animals, and even unsuspecting people. In this book, they learn all about deadly plants as well as how to spot them in the wild. Poison is a plant defense and through its discussion, readers learn about survival, adaptation, and life cycles, all important science curriculum concepts. Full-color photographs accompany text written especially for elementary readers"--Provided by publisher.

"Mimicry is common among insects in the animal kingdom. In this book, readers discover that plants do it too! It's a defense mechanism that keeps these plants from being disturbed, or worse, eaten! The achievable main text shares with readers how plants evolved to mimic and the ways it helps them survive in their habitat. With a fun design and full-color photographs of the plants discussed, this volume rounds out any discussion of plants' role in their ecosystem"--Provided by publisher.

"A plant may look beautiful. It may seem like it wouldn't hurt a fly--but some of them definitely would! In this book, readers learn about Venus fly traps, pitcher plants, and more, as well as the ways they are able to eat animals and insects whole. The main text discusses how being carnivorous is actually a defense, and how it helps these special plants survive. Full-color images and age-appropriate exploration of important science lessons are designed to complement classroom learning"--Provided by publisher.

What could be more iconic among snake lovers than the viper's fangs, dripping venom? The main content of this book introduces readers to the viper, from fangs to tail, as well as what they eat, where they live, and what their life cycle is like. This book includes a description of the viper's super senses, including its ability to sense heat in its environment to catch its prey. Full-color photographs show off vipers on the hunt, drawing curious readers into their habitat.

"Introduces readers to the conditions that cause blizzards to form, how to prepare, and will familiarize students with the most extreme blizzards in history"--Publisher.

Explores different desserts from around the world and how fractions are used in cooking.

Explore the layers of the rainforest biome and the animals that live there, from the dark forest floor through the understory, canopy, up to the emergent layer. Comparisons to familiar objects give perspective and illustrated rulers show numeric distances.

Looks at toilets while including math lessons involving volume.

Explores the history of the London Eye while teaching about odd and even numbers.