growth

Readers will discover how an embryo grows into a puppy and then an adult dog.

Photographs and simple text help students learn how plants grow, describing how the soil, sun, water, and roots work together to help a plant grow out of a small seed.

Explains how grains are grown, harvested, and processed, along with the controversy surrounding genetically modified crops, what effects grain farming has on the environment, and how they can choose grain-based foods that are healthy and responsibly produced.

Addresses the challenges within urban development and renewal, and the role cities have played in addressing these environmental, economic, and social challenges.

Examines extreme overpopulation and poverty in various parts of Africa, increased mortality rates as a result of the AIDS epidemic, and high birth rates.

A collection of watercolors by artist and wildlife rehabilitator Julie Zickefoose. Includes more than 400 paintings focusing on newly hatched birds from seventeen species accompanied by information about the animals and personal stories from the author.

"Derek Fallon discovers all the angst that comes with being twelve--he just wants to feel grown up, but life gets in the way with a series of mishaps that make him look like a baby"--Provided by publisher.

Explains what plants need to live, and follows the life cycle of a plant, from seed to fully grown.

Humorous text and characters teach kids about plant parts.

Big things can come in small packages. That’s definitely true for a seed, which is where a plant’s life begins. Readers will be amazed to learn what’s inside a seed. The text also covers germination, teaching readers the right balance of element that’s required for a seed to sprout. The age-appropriate text and high-interest photographs expose readers to seeds of all shapes and sizes, while reinforcing the key science concepts that are essential in understanding plant growth and survival.