carnivorous plants

It's common knowledge that plants make their own food, but for some plants, that's not enough. They eat meat! Readers investigate meat-eating plants in this exciting guide to life science concepts such as adaptations, nutrients, and the relationship between carnivores and their prey. From exotic pitcher plants to the famous Venus flytrap, the accessible text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to a variety of meat-eating plants and the ways they catch their food. Detailed diagrams with clear labels enhance the learning experience, and readers are also invited to take a hands-on approach to biology with the help of activities.

"This carnivorous plant devours everything in its path, but it's not the only one who's hungry"--.

"Go for a hike in the woods and you're sure to see a wide range of plants. Many colorful flowers and fruits seem perfectly harmless. But don't be fooled by these beautiful plants. Some plants eat bugs, and some are poisonous, deadly enough to sicken or even kill a person! Get ready to explore some of the world's quietest killers"--Provided by publisher.

"Triggering a Venus flytrap to snap its trap takes just two light touches from an insect's wing or a spider's legs. Unlike many plants, the Venus flytrap doesn't just get nutrition from photosynthesis and soil. Readers learn all about how the Venus flytrap draws in bugs to eat, as well as how the plant digests"--Provided by publisher.

Plants and fungi can be weird. Did you know some plants can bleed? Or eat meat? In Weird Science: Plants and Fungi, readers will explore the science behind plants and fungi. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers. Educational sidebars include a science activity, a spotlight biography, fast facts, and an unsolved mystery! A table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, and author biography are included.

"Plants only make their own food-right? Not pitcher plants! Most pitcher plants draw in insects with their sweet-smelling nectar and slowly digest them. There is one kind of pitcher plant that likes to snack on tree shrews, too. The bizarre eating habits of the pitcher plant are sure to fascinate . . . readers as they learn how this plant's digestive system works, its habitat, and more"--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.

"Leah the biology expert and Gustavo the history buff are whisked away on a mission to a forest in North Carolina. There, they meet a botanist working to protect the amazing Venus flytrap--an endangered species of plant--from being stolen by poachers and sold for money. It'll take every bit of brainpower, bravery, and expertise that Leah and Gustavo have to stop the poachers and rescue the plants"--OCLC.

"Describes the evolution, structure, and scientific background of carnivorous plants. Examining their cultural and social history . . . shows how they have inspired our imagination and been represented in art, literature, cinema, animation, and popular culture"--Publisher.

"Plants sit at the bottom of the food chain. They provide meals for the vast majority of animals on earth, but what if the food chain were upset? Strange as it may sound, there are places on virtually every continent where plants are the hunters and animals the hunted. Some plants move so quickly that insects do not know what hit them. Others lay elaborate traps to lure their prey. This book will introduce young readers to the real meat-eating plants of the world"--Provided by publisher.