Explains how seeds are formed, including how they spread and their different uses. From Booklist: Each of the four books in the new Plants Close-Up series offers an extremely basic introduction to plant parts and functions. What Are Seeds? goes through the various parts of a seed, ways seeds grow, how they are spread by animals, and their sprouting process. All the books’ pages are laid out similarly, with one large photo or simple diagram and a short paragraph of text on each page. While this layout is exceptionally clear, especially for the diagrams, it does become a bit monotonous. The final page of each title features notes for adults about one or two very simple activities (for example, growing a plant from a root such as a potato) or experiments (such as growing seeds with water, sunlight, or both) related to the book’s topic. Preschool-Grade 1. --Miriam Aronin "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Explains why plants need stems, the different kinds of stems, and how new plants can grow from the stems of mature plants. From Booklist: Each of the four books in the new Plants Close-Up series offers an extremely basic introduction to plant parts and functions. What Are Stems? covers different types and features of stems, such as underground stems, tree trunks, and thorns; stems’ water-storing function; and nodes and buds. All the books’ pages are laid out similarly, with one large photo or simple diagram and a short paragraph of text on each page. While this layout is exceptionally clear, especially for the diagrams, it does become a bit monotonous. The final page of each title features notes for adults about one or two very simple activities (for example, growing a plant from a root such as a potato) or experiments (such as growing seeds with water, sunlight, or both) related to the book’s topic. Preschool-Grade 1. --Miriam Aronin "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

"In the launch of a new nonfiction picture book series, Rachel Ignotofsky's distinctive art style and engaging, informative text clearly answers any questions a child (or adult) could have about flowers"--

Discover why TREES are important to our world in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists. Trees are great for shade in the summer. And we use them build our homes. But what else do trees do? A lot! They help keep the air clean. They provide shelter for animals. And they can even help prevent landslides. With eye-catching photos, quick facts, and beyond-the-book back matter, Why Do We Need Trees? will have young researchers and science fans exploring more about the NATURE WE NEED. More Nature We Need: Why Do We Need Bats? Why Do We Need Bees? Why Do We Need Poop? Why Do We Need Rain? Why Do We Need Soil?

Clamber up branches and peek through leaves to discover the wonderful jobs trees do, from cleaning our air and keeping us cool to protecting our planet and providing homes for all kinds of wildlife.

With lush illustrations, poems, and accessible scientific information, The Wisdom of Trees by Lita Judge is a fascinating exploration of the hidden communities trees create to strengthen themselves and others. We clean the air and seed the clouds, we drench the thirsty land with rain. We are like wizards. The story of a tree is a story of community, communication, and cooperation. Although trees may seem like silent, independent organisms, they form a network buzzing with life: they talk, share food, raise their young, and offer protection. Trees thrive on diversity, learn from their ancestors, and give back to their communities. Trees not only sustain life on our planet—they can also teach us important lessons about patience, survival, and teamwork.

Discover a jungle of repulsive plants in this gross guide! Learn about a flower that smells like rotting meat, a plant that swallows bugs, leaves that make you itch, and more.

Which tree is as tall as a skyscraper ? Who lives high up in the trees? Is there really a ghost bear? Find out the answers to these questions, and lots more, in this book featuring tree, leaves, animals on the ground, at the top of a tree and everything in between. Wow! is a fantastic series not only filled with the best and most amazing facts about popular science topics, but each book also includes beautiful illustrations with fun and interactive artwork clues that lead readers through the book and stimulate discussion. This appealing series is certain to make readers say "Wow!"over and over again.