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Author
Publisher
University Press of Florida
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Ecologist and nursery owner Craig Huegel demystifies the complex lives of plants and examines their inner and outer workings. Beginning with the importance of light, water, and soil, Huegel describes photosynthesis, plant circadian rhythms, and how best to position plants to receive optimal sunlight. Among other subjects, he then explains choosing artificial lights for landscaping, giving lucky bamboo its twisted shape and tricking flowers like poinsettias...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Young makers can explore the world of botany with this fascinating introduction to plant science. Plants have a dynamic role in maintaining life on Earth. Even the smallest plants can make their own food, produce oxygen, and put down roots in an ever-changing world. Surprising facts, fascinating histories, and colorful photos will help readers unfold the mysteries of plant science, and clear descriptions will give them the knowledge and confidence...
Author
Publisher
The MIT Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
A beautifully illustrated, informative, and engaging guide to 100 plants used for medicinal purposes. Remedies derived from plants are the world's oldest medicines. Used extensively in China, India, and many African countries, herbal medicine has become increasingly popular in the West along with other holistic and alternative therapies. Botanicum Medicinale offers a modern guide to 100 medicinal plants.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"What would a plant do? It is an unusual question. But, as Beronda L. Montgomery shows, humans can learn a great deal from these organisms. Lessons from Plants unpacks the "senses" and skills of highly adaptive organisms that overcome immense challenges en route to flourishing"--
11) Plants
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
"An exploration of plants of the world, including such information as how they grow, their varieties, and their uses. Features include drawings, diagrams, photographs, and activities"--Provided by publisher.
12) Stems
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This book introduces early readers to the part of a plant called the stem"--Back cover.
13) Roots
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"What are roots? In this book, young readers will be introduced to roots and their characteristics in plants. Using colorful photographs that help guide early readers to comprehend the simple text and relevant key words, this book simplifies this part of plants while also building confidence in reading skills. Included is a page for caregivers and teachers that suggest guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension"--
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
North American edition.
Language
English
Description
"Readers learn all about plants in a hands-on way with . .. experiments they can do in their own backyards and homes. Step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs [make] each activity . . . easy to follow. 'What's Happening' sidebars explain the scientific principles behind each experiment"--Provided by publisher.
15) Baby botanist
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperFestival
Pub. Date
[2019].
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Baby botanist studies plants. In her lab coat, she looks at plants both large and small. She finds plants growing in many places. Can plants grow on water? What foods come from plants? How does a seed grow? Find out with baby botanist!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An old friend visits Zoey with a glowing seed pod. Zoey, Sassafras and Pip must work together to discover what this mysterious and rare magical plant needs to grow before all the seeds crumble to purple dust! --Page 4 of cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, a Scott Fetzer company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A graphic nonfiction volume that introduces various plant life cycles, including seed plant reproduction, asexual reproduction, cross-pollination, and germination"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Heir to a myth volume 1
Publisher
Wise Ink Creative Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021].
Language
English
Description
Meet Ryan Bell, the painfully single twenty-eight-year-old botanist credited with creating miraculous air-purifying flowers capable of saving mankind from itself. When Ryan is contacted by a mysterious Greek assembly claiming to have replicated her game-changing scientific feat, she drops everything to meet them. Upon arriving at their isolated utopia, Ryan quickly realizes her hosts are more myth than scientists. They attribute their green thumbs...
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