Plants and planteaters

Two new books on indigenous peoples and conservation have been added to naturalist Michael Chinery's exciting series Secrets of the Rainforest. Each colorful book shows us the wonderful array of plants and animals that live in the lush wildernesses of the world's tropical rainforests. Acting as the earth's lungs, the rainforests are of vital importance to the planet and to the many indigenous p…

How we use plants for food

Describes the ways in which human beings use plants as food, discussing cereals, vegetables, fruits, seeds, plant oils, herbs and spices, and sugar.

The world of plants

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0716660148

Collation

192 pages : illustration ; 25 cm

Series Title

World Book's Childcraft

Call Number

000 CHI

Experiments with plants and other living things

Presents an introduction to the science of plants and other living things, provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for twelve experiments designed to reinforce student knowledge of the topic, and in.

How we use plants for shelter

Plants are made into materials used to build both the exterior and interior of different kinds of shelters. Some of these materials are wood, timber, straw, and bamboo; and paint, flooring and walls. Readers also learn how to build a model hut!

Plants

Indonesia offers a captivating first-hand account of life in one of Australia’s closest and most important neighbours. Its valuable insights into the daily life, culture, traditions and beliefs of the Indonesian people were all gained through first-hand interviews.

How we use plants for making everyday things

Many of the things we use each day are made from plants. Readers may not realize that the clothes they wear or the rubber tires on their bicycle are made from plants. This new title covers several plant-based items from fabrics to paper. Students will have the opportunity to participate in the process as they learn how to make their own paper!

Deep in the swamp

Count from 1 otter pup to 10 baby crayfish as readers learn about the special relationships of baby and mom mammals, reptiles, birds, and insects that make their home in the Okefenokee Swamp. A helpful guide to swamp flora and fauna is included. Modeled after the song "Over in the Meadow" by Olive A. Wadsworth.

Hungry plants

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.

The tiny seed

In autumn, a strong wind blows flower seeds high in the air and carries them far across the land. One by one, many of the seeds are lost -- burned by the sun, fallen into the ocean, eaten by a bird. But some survive the long winter and, come spring, sprout into plants, facing new dangers -- trampled by playing children, picked as a gift for a friend. Soon only the tiniest seed remains, growing …