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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.
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- 9780375825330
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- 47 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
- Series Title
- A science reader : Step into reading : Step 4
- Call Number
- 584 BAT
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 …
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- 9780140557138
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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- CA
Partners and parents
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…
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- 9780778702160
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 26 cm
- Series Title
- Secrets of the rainforest
- Call Number
- 591.7 CHI
A walk in the rain forest
An interactive, narrative tone invites readers to walk through America's biomes in this exquisitely illustrated series by award-winning science author Rebecca L. Johnson. Vividly colored photographs bring readers face to face with animals and plants, while realistic line drawings create the sense of a nature hike in progress. Supports the national science education standards Unifying Concepts a…
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- 9781575051543
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- 48 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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- 577.3 JOH
Wildlife of the rainforest
Describes the world of the rain forest, and the many kinds of wildlife found on the ground and up in the trees, by day and by night.
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- 9780792450252
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 27 cm
- Series Title
- Oxford scientific films
- Call Number
- 577.3 MIT
Flower power : the story of how plants are pollinated
This non-fiction storybook for children aged 5+ introduces the natural world and explains concepts such as pollination and fertilization through a lyrical narrative. It looks at an amazing array of flowers and plants from all around the world and the many colours, shapes and scents that exist. Find out all about the wonderful ways in which flowers spread their pollen and so make new seeds!
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- 9780750287692
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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- 580 HEN
The ABCs of plants
Teaches children about plants and plant parts. This book features photographs and artwork which help teach children to identify various plants and find similar examples in their own communities.
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- 9780778734130
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 27 cm
- Series Title
- The ABCs of the Natural World
- Call Number
- 580 KAL
World of plants
This collectible series builds into a fascinating library of reference material, covering every aspect of Key Stage 2 science and beyond. When used in conjunction with www.usborne-quicklinks.com, the reader has direct access to all featured Web addresses, as well as a huge selection of free downloadable pictures for homeworks and projects. Other titles in this series include: Animal World, Ligh…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 043944148X
- Collation
- 64 pages : illustration ; 27 cm
- Series Title
- The Usborne Library Of Science
- Call Number
- 580 HOW
Living sunlight : how plants bring the earth to life
Three-time Caldecott Honor artist Molly Bang and award-winning scientist Penny Chisholm celebrate the wonder of energy. Living Sunlight shows children, teachers, and parents the remarkable magic of what makes us human.This informative yet dramatic book will mesmerize readers and help further a child's understanding of the energy we share with all living things in nature. We are all dancing s…
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- 9780545044226
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- 36 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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- 580 BAN
Fruits
Fruits are described and defined, their growth is explored, and their special features and uses are presented in an engaging and accessible way. Science curricula calling for the understanding of plant and flower parts and growth are matched.
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9781404237018
- Collation
- 24 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
- Series Title
- See How Plants Grow
- Call Number
- 581.4 EDW
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