fertilization of plants

Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce readers to the process of pollination, explaining what it is, how it works, and why it is important.

In 1862, naturalist Charles Darwin received a box of orchids, including the Madagascar star orchid. It had an 11.5 inch nectary, the place where flowers make the nectar that insects and birds eat. He determined that the only way this flower was pollinated was by a giant moth with an 11.5 inch proboscis. A moth with a long proboscis was cataloged on Madagascar in 1903, but it took almost ninety years to prove Darwin's theory. Includes information on the Madagascar hawk moth, the Madagascar star orchid, and pollination.

Plants have many ways for propagation. For instance, flowering plants usually attract bees and butterflies. Bees and butterflies then fly from flower to flower. This helps the flowering plants to bear seeds or fruits.

Simple text and photographs introduce the concepts of seeds, bees, and pollen and how they contribute to the reproduction of different types of plants.

The magic school bus turns into a ladybug to help the class learn about how plants grow.

"Pollinating Plants introduces readers to the amazing ways in which plants pollinate and the insects and natural elements that help them do so"--Provided by the publisher.

Explores the concept of animals helping plants survive by moving seeds and pollinating plants.

"Living things depend on one another. Insects, water, and wind help plants grow new plants. They have an important role in nature. All these things work together to keep one another alive."--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the decline in the bee population and the negative ways in which their absence affects ecology.

Flowers are beautiful and fragrant, and they’re also a key stage in a plant’s life cycle. This age-appropriate text introduces readers to the basic anatomy of a flower, which is supported by highly detailed color photographs. Readers will understand fundamental life science concepts, such as the relationship between flowers and pollinators and how flowers play a role in producing the next generation of plants. This text offers a fun-yet-educational take on important classroom concepts, which is sure to get readers excited to learn about plants.