botany

This book describes how plants are food factories by making their own food, how plants provide food for humans and animals, and how plants create materials for clothes, houses, and furniture.

Examines the characteristics, growth, and care of plants and provides experiments in working with them.

Directions for growing plants from the roots, stems, leaves, or seeds of common potatoes, beans, and house plants. Tells how a seed grows and presents simple gardening experiments.

Introduces the world of botany, explaining simply the parts of plants, what they need to grow, and how they propagate.

Begins with a general description of the plant kingdom and its classification before going on to discuss specific kinds of plants.

Provides an introduction to the scientific method and presents illustrated, step-by-step instructions for six experiments having to do with plants. Includes a glossary.

Presents facts about plants and includes experiments, projects, and activities related to each topic.

Introduces creatures that live on plants, including butterflies, bees, ladybugs, crickets, and others, and features photographs, activities, and an identification guide.

Provides instructions for and explains the principles behind a variety of botany projects and experiments for home or school.