"From tiny orchid seeds to giant coco de mer palm seeds, wind-born seeds to water-born seeds, this poetic illustrated book describes the incredible variety of seeds and how they grow into a diverse array of plants"--

"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.

Uses observations of bean seeds planted in eggshells to demonstrate the growth of seeds into plants

"Dandelions thrive on all seven continents. The blooms are among the most resilient and adaptable in the world. Learn how the crafty plant travels on the wind and hitches rides in all manner of ways in order to spread far and wide. Includes a map and backmatter on dandelions"--

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

"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.

A complicated topic is made easier with this title introducing flowers and explaining their anatomy and how they reproduce. Labeled diagrams and photographs and a glossary will make learning the parts of a flower even simpler!

"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...