The Seven Roses, magical flowers which bloom forever and which are linked to the health of the Land of Flowers, are dying, and the Thea sisters together with Will Mystery must travel to that land to discover the reason--a journey where every flower seems determined to hinder their passage.

Follow farmer and producer Andrea Hazzard as she takes her grains from farm to table and discover all the ways small scale farmers contribute to what we eat--and how we live! Aligned to curriculum standards, these books also highlight key 21st Century content: Global Awareness, Financial Literacy, Health and Wellness, Civics Literacy, and Environmental Stewardship. Thought-provoking questions and hands-on activities encourage the development of critical...

Plants might start out as leafy things growing in the earth, but they can come into our lives in unexpected ways. And believe it or not, some have even played an exciting role in our world's history. Discover how: • Countries went to war to control trade centers for pepper • A grass called papyrus became the first effective tool for sharing knowledge through writing • Europeans in the 1600s cut down rainforests to grow sugar, contributing...

Treat your readers to a fun book about giant plants. We can find huge plants all over the world. They come in the form of tall trees, massive flowers, gargantuan leaves, and expansive root systems the cover acres of land. Some of these plants pollinate by

Once seeds are planted, they eventually grow into a plant. One special kind of seed, which humans often eat, is a bean. In this informative and age-appropriate guide to life science, readers gain knowledge of how seeds and beans are used by humans for food, medicine, and other important things. They also learn how to use seeds and beans themselves with recipes and activities presented through step-by-step instructions, allowing them to experience...

Many people know that most plants get their food from the sun through a process called photosynthesis. However, carnivorous plants are much less common. These plants have adapted to eating animals because they weren't getting the proper nutrients needed f

Readers discover a world of stunning flowers in this engaging examination of plant parts. They learn about the different functions of flowers and how they can be used for food, medicine, and other important things. Fun activities and recipes using flowers are included with step-by-step instructions. Eye-catching, full-color photographs make it appear as if the flowers are sprouting off of each page, reminding young readers that science can be beautiful...

Words, photos, charts, and illustrations combine to introduce students to the diversity of plant life on Earth. All these are arranged in short bursts of information that will ease comprehension for learners of all kinds.

Many plants are useful to humans. However, some plants are very harmful. Just by brushing up against some of these plants can cause a person to break out in an itchy rash. Others are only poisonous if eaten. Some of these poisonous plants can make us sick

We can't survive without plants. Luckily, they live in every habitat on Earth! This information-rich title explores the plants that live in Earth's oceans, grasslands, mountains, deserts, tundra, rain forests, and even in our own backyards. Readers will learn about the relationship between plants and their environments and how they affect each other. Age-appropriate text makes biology concepts accessible for readers of all levels. Detailed color photographs...