Botany category: 1702 books

How does a tiny acorn grow into an enormous oak tree? This classic Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out picture book shows how little seeds become the plants and trees that surround us. Now rebranded with a new cover look, this book includes a find out more activity section with a simple experiment...

Introducing the Wild Tales & Garden Thrills series where kids will delight in the adventures of Lexi and Jason Williams and discover the world of gardening. From insects and worms to wild critters and mysterious finds, there's never a dull moment between the rows of an organic garden.  ...

A plant's environment helps it grow. Weather, soil, and animals are important to a plant's survival. But do you know what happens to a plant when the seasons change? Or how earthworms help a plant's roots? Let's experiment to find out! Simple step-by-step instructions help readers explore science concepts and analyze information.

Some plants need to have pollen spread from one plant to another flower in order to reproduce. Readers will learn the steps in the cross-pollination process in this book. Simple text and supportive photos and diagrams help readers grasp key ideas and details about this important science concept.

Playing Tug-of-War, pedaling a bike, jumping rope - these actions all require force! We typically don't notice most of the forces around us, but they surround us all the time. Find out how force works, and then harness your knowledge to design and build like an engineer! Third-grade students will...

Roots help keep plants alive. They take in water and minerals. But do you know how much of a plant is made up of its roots? Or whether roots always grow down? Let's experiment to find out! Learn more about plants in the Plant Experiments series—part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection....

George Washington Carver was born a slave and grew up to be a great botanist and inventor! Readers will learn why George was known as the "plant doctor" as a young boy and will be inspired by his strong desire to learn and teach other farmers about crop rotation. The vibrant images, supportive...

¡Aprende todo sobre las semillas y cómo crecen! Las imágenes vibrantes y el texto sencillo captan a los estudiantes mientras que los ayudan fácilmente a comprender el ciclo de crecimiento de las semillas en las plantas que desarrollan semillas nuevas. Descubre cómo las semillas vienen en varias...

Las plantas necesitan muchas cosas para mantenerse con vida, incluyendo comida, sol, aire y agua. Las plantas deben obtener estas cosas importantes para poder seguir pasando por un ciclo de vida. Aprende todo sobre los diferentes hábitats y la forma en que las plantas se han adaptado para sobrevivir...

¿Viste alguna vez un árbol en la tienda de comestibles comprando la cena? ¡Probablemente no! Descubre cómo las plantas aprovechan la energía solar y otros elementos para hacer su propia comida a través de la fotosíntesis, un proceso crucial del cual dependen todos los seres vivos. Los estudiantes...

Explications – Les Héros du quotidien – Conte No 20 – Mathilde et Mega Pearl – Mathilde, 8 ans, vit dans une famille heureuse, avec son grand-frère Marc, 17 ans, et ses 2 parents, Hervé et Magali. Toute la maison est fébrile car on approche de l’anniversaire...

George Washington Carver was born a slave and grew up to be a great botanist and inventor! Readers will learn why George was known as the "plant doctor" as a young boy, his strong desire to learn, and how he taught other farmers about crop rotation. Vibrant images, supportive text, a glossary,...

Absorbing facts about the 11.3 million species on Earth might cause your brain to burst! You need to take in huge timelines (the first life on Earth formed 3.8 billion years ago), huge numbers (your body is made up of trillions of cells), and even huger mysteries (why species go extinct). How...

Students will learn how some plants are becoming endangered or extinct due to climate changes, deforestation, or encroachment by invasive plant species. Students also learn how plants adapt to survive in their ever-changing habitats.