A first nature book about flowers for children, this is the perfect companion for young minds eager to learn about the world of flowering plants. Children are encouraged to investigate and record all the wildflowers they find and get hands on with the fun activities, from pressing petals to preserve them to making a mini desert filled with cacti. With a mix of fantastic photographs and beautiful illustrations Flowers takes you through everything you need to know about these beautiful blooms. Learn which plants flower and which don't, how pollinators help plants make seeds, and what the parts of a flower are.
This book offers readers a bug’s-eye view into the strange and fascinating world of carnivorous plants. From the “jaws” of the Venus flytrap to the pretty sundew plant whose delicate tentacles entrap its prey, the unique anatomy and behaviors of meat-eating plants are detailed with clear, engaging text and art.
World Book Looks at: The Sea and Its Marvels (1997)
Book by World Book Encyclopedia. Subject: Science & Nature (Oceanography; Marine plants and animals ). Come on a journey of discovery, through the world of knowledge. Colorful pictures, easy-to-read text and facts that will fascinate, amuse and inform An introduction to the world's oceans, with information about how they formed, how they affect Earth's climate, the plants and animals that live in them, and the dangers they face. Features include fact boxes, maps, photographs, a glossary, and a list of recommended books and website.
This book takes a spectacular photographic look at Britain's flora and fauna. From golden eagles in the Scottish Highlands to Portuguese Man 'o' War jellyfish off the coast of Cornwall, Britain boasts an astonishing array of wildlife and habitat. You can explore its extraordinary beauty, diversity and wonder from the comfort of your front room. British wildlife is revealed habit by habitat: trees, flowers and plants, fungi, insects, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, invertebrates, fish and birds are all profiled; changes through the seasons are uncovered; and key information on when and where to experience first hand such plants and animals is provided.
American School Textbook Reading Key – Pre K series is designed to help students to understand American school textbooks and to develop background knowledge in a wide variety of academic topics. This series also provides learners with the opportunity to enhance their vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Reading Key – Pre K 1 contains Seasons and Weather, Land and Water, Many Jobs, Transportation, Kinds of Plants, Parts of Plants, World of Animals, Kinds of Insects, Insect Body Parts, Our Body Parts and Five Senses, Numbers, Line and Shapes, Kinds of Instruments.
