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3) Plants
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Discusses the importance of plants and describes how they grow, reproduce and survive in different environments.
4) Botanists
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This book explores botanists who specialize in different areas that are related to plants.
5) Roots
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Explains what plant roots are, their function, how they grow, kinds of roots, and their relationship with animals and people.
6) Trees
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"In this first book in the Nature All Around series, kids will learn all about trees and the vital role that they play for people and animals. This introduction to the topic covers the different kinds of trees, how they grow and change throughout the seasons and how they provide a home to a variety of animals. Readers will get to know the trees in their neighbourhoods with the help of a tree-watching Q & A, an illustrated page to help identify leaves,...
7) Stems
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Explains what plant stems are, their function, how they grow, kinds of stems, and their relationship with animals and people.
9) Stems
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Simple text and photographs present the stems of plants, how they grow, and their uses.
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"As he works with his young granddaughter to nurture a potted sapling, a Latino landscaper shares his love and admiration of trees. From the extraordinary rainbow gum tree to the mighty, towering redwood, each of the thirteen specimens he tells of is a miracle of the natural world--and some are strange beyond the wildest imagining. Brimming with exuberance and color, this ode to trees of the world--and the vast knowledge of landscapers and gardeners--offers...
14) Exploring roots
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Explains what roots look like and how they function in plants.
15) Plants in spring
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In spring, seeds are planted. Sprouts pop up through the soil. Colorful flowers bloom. See how plants come to life in spring.
16) Stems
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Different kinds of plants have different kinds of stems. Daisies have thin stems, while redwood trees have thick, woody stems. What do these stems do? Readers discover the answer with the help of clear, age-appropriate text that supports common science curriculum topics. Colorful diagrams enhance the main text, helping young readers visualize the concepts they are reading about. Detailed Table of Contents, Diagrams, Full-Color Photographs, Glossary,...
17) Roots
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Roots anchor plants in the ground, and they take in water and minerals from the soil to help plants grow. There is a lot to learn about these important plant parts, and readers discover many fun facts about roots through simple, clear text and helpful diagrams. Detailed, full-color photographs are also included to help readers develop a strong understanding of an important elementary science curriculum topic. Detailed Table of Contents, Diagrams,...
18) Roots
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"Roots carry out vital jobs for all flowering plants, they collect water and nutrients and help to hold plants in place. This book provides readers with a complete and comprehensive understanding of the role of roots, their structure and how they are brilliantly designed to do these jobs. Clear diagrams, engaging text, and stunning photographs are used to explain how strong roots can be, how they work, what happens inside a root, how some roots can...
19) Stems and trunks
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"Stems carry out vital jobs for all flowering plants, they hold plants up and carry water and food around each plant. This book provides readers with a complete and comprehensive understanding of the role of stems, their structure and how they are brilliantly designed to do these jobs. Clear diagrams, engaging text, and stunning photographs are used to explain the huge variation between stems from blades of grass to tree trunks, how stems work, what...
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"Young readers learn to identify and describe the parts of a plant in this guide to basic biology concepts that combines fact-filled text with suggestions for hands-on learning. This creative approach to a familiar topic includes activities that are clearly broken down to allow readers to develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Colorful photographs are presented alongside the main text, which supplements life science curriculum topics....