Introduces some of the planet09s trickiest plants, and explains how varieties including poison ivy, devil09s thorn, and the Venus fly trap are able to protect and feed themselves by stinging, trapping, and poisoning other living things.

Plants are living things that use energy to survive! In this fascinating title, readers will learn all about plants and how they adapt to their surroundings in order to survive. Through engaging photos, charts, and graphs, children will learn some of the basic and most important aspects of plant life, including photosynthesis, the water cycle, and the different parts of plants. Readers will be encouraged to explore plant life even further with a simple...

Rhyming text explores the wonders of natural cooperation between flowers and the animals and insects of the forest.

Botany is a vital branch of science. A world without plants would be a world without delicious foods, beautiful flowers, and the durable materials that make up our homes. The engaging text of this noteworthy volume will appeal to scientists and comic-book lovers alike. Eye-catching designs draw the reader to important curricular content while colorful cartoons both teach and amuse. Readers can answer quiz questions to evaluate their understanding...

"Plenty of plants and animals tough out the harshest conditions by becoming dormant. Explore the science behidn the many different ways plants and animals wait, rest, and pause."--Dust jacket.