Flowers 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.
Aimed at young children, this work presents the story about the growth of a plant from seed to full flowering through the characters of an inquisitive ladybird and snail. A colorful parade of insects follow the progress of a sunflower seed in this first look at the life cycle of a sunflower.
One of a series of titles covering the Key Stage 1 curriculum on plants. Topics covered include habitats, classification, growth and reproduction.
What are flowers for ? Lots of plants grow bright, colorful flowers. Flowers make seeds. Seeds grow into new plants. Plants and animals have young that grow up to be like them. This is called reproduction. Cats have kittens, birds lay eggs, and most plants make seeds.
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 …
Most plants have roots, stems, and leaves. Whether they live in oceans, forests, or marshes, plants use these parts to make their own food. This easy-to-understand book introduces children to the basics of photosynthesis and food chains. It also looks at the different ways in which plants grow.
Enter the witty, intriguing world of Weslandia! Now that school is over, Wesley needs a summer project. He’s learned that each civilization needs a staple food crop, so he decides to sow a garden and start his own - civilization, that is. He turns over a plot of earth, and plants begin to grow. They soon tower above him and bear a curious-looking fruit. As Wesley experiments, he finds that th…
Think and discuss: Where do these animals live?
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Think and discuss: What is this plant?