Rhyming text presents the dandelion, not as a weed, but as a flower of great beauty. Includes information about the flower, a recipe, and science activities.

"The secret is out! Plants are some of the wild kingdom's fiercest predators. Young plant lovers will delight in learning all about carnivorous plants. Through engaging language and high impact photographs, this title covers predatory plants' life cycles, where in the world they're found, and the secretive methods they use to catch their prey. By the end of this title, readers will know to think twice about unsuspecting plants, and be inspired to...

Plants grow in the ground, and their roots absorb from the soil the water and nutrients the plants need to grow, right? You'd be surprised. Some plants seem to possess secret powers. They don't grow in the ground. They grow on a host plant, but they're not parasites. They get the water and nutrients they need from rain, debris on the host plant, and even the air. These amazing plants are called epiphytes, or air plants. Readers of this fun and engaging...

This field guide highlights 100 flowers and plants found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding about these living things and will be able to identify them in the wild. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Presents an in depth look at all parts of a plant cell and how they function, including what the three types of tissue plant cells are made of: dermal, vascular, and ground.

"This book introduces some of the . . . plants found on Earth millions of years ago, including where they lived, what they looked like, and how they were discovered by scientists"--Amazon.

"In Watch an Orange Grow, early fluent readers learn how oranges grow. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this delicious citrus fruit is grown and harvested."--Amazon.com.

"In Watch a Bean Grow, early fluent readers learn how beans grow. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how these delicious seeds are grown and harvested."--Amazon.com.

"In this book, beginning readers are introduced to the life cycle of a blueberry, showing and telling how it begins as a bud, blossoms into flowers, and then turns green and pink before growing into a ripe blueberry we can eat. High-frequency words and repetitive sentence patterns work together with strong visual references to support the earliest readers and create a fun first nonfiction reading experience. Blueberry includes Tools for Teachers and...

"Told through rhyme, the step-by-step process of how America's favorite snack is grown, harvested, and popped is explained. Back matter includes scientific facts and activities"--