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Discover academic journals and magazines focused on both the practical aspects as well as the scientific theory of horticulture studies.
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The Seven Roses, magical flowers which bloom forever and which are linked to the health of the Land of Flowers, are dying, and the Thea sisters together with Will Mystery must travel to that land to discover the reason--a journey where every flower seems determined to hinder their passage.
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Follow farmer and producer Andrea Hazzard as she takes her Hazzard Free Farm grains from farm to table and discover all the ways small scale farmers contribute to what we eat--and how we live! Aligned to curriculum standards, these books also highlight key 21st Century content: Global Awareness, Financial Literacy, Health and Wellness, Civics Literacy, and Environmental Stewardship. Thought-provoking questions and hands-on activities encourage the...
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Follow farmer and producer Andrea Hazzard as she takes her grains from farm to table and discover all the ways small scale farmers contribute to what we eat--and how we live! Aligned to curriculum standards, these books also highlight key 21st Century content: Global Awareness, Financial Literacy, Health and Wellness, Civics Literacy, and Environmental Stewardship. Thought-provoking questions and hands-on activities encourage the development of critical...
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Absorbing facts about the 11.3 million species on Earth might cause your brain to burst! You need to take in huge timelines (the first life on Earth formed 3.8 billion years ago), huge numbers (your body is made up of trillions of cells), and even huger mysteries (why species go extinct).
How can all these big numbers and concepts make more sense? Infographics! The charts, maps, and illustrations in this book tell a visual story to help you better...
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A tree-treatise treat." -Kirkus (Starred Review ) A walk in the park will never be the same after kids discover this awe-inspiring book. Meet Peter Wohlleben-but you can call him Peter the Forester! With his groundbreaking, internationally bestselling book The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben established himself as a global advocate for forests and our relationship with trees. Now, Peter shares his famous imagination and storytelling style with...
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Flowering plants, cone-bearing plants, ferns, and mosses make up the four main plant groups. But did you know that each of these groups has a different life cycle? Or that some plants reproduce with seeds and others reproduce with spores? This fascinating book investigates the life cycles of each of the four main plant groups.
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Not all plants smell as sweet as a rose. Carrion flowers smell like rotting flesh to attract flies and other pollinators. Others, like the Venus flytrap and Nepenthes truncata, actually eat animals! Young readers will be amazed by all of the weird and disgusting plants in this interesting read.
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We can't survive without plants. Luckily, they live in every habitat on Earth! This information-rich title explores the plants that live in Earth's oceans, grasslands, mountains, deserts, tundra, rain forests, and even in our own backyards. Readers will learn about the relationship between plants and their environments and how they affect each other. Age-appropriate text makes biology concepts accessible for readers of all levels. Detailed color photographs...
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Stems and shoots are essential parts of plants. Readers learn how stems and shoots contribute to the growth and functioning of every plant as they explore this creative look at beginner biology concepts. They also gain appreciation for science in the kitchen through recipes with step-by-step instructions. Additional hands-on activities strengthen readers' knowledge of this basic science curriculum topic while also encouraging readers to have fun with...
11) A Look at Fruits
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Readers will agree: fruits are some of the most popular and tastiest plant parts. Many people enjoy eating fruit, but they may not know how fruits function as plant parts before they make their way to our kitchens. Readers are introduced to fun facts about fruits as they enhance their knowledge of beginner biology concepts. They're also able to follow step-by-step instructions to take part in fun activities and try their hand at simple recipes. Vibrant,...
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Without the sun, we wouldn't have bountiful harvests, beautiful flowers, or green forests. The relationship between the sun and plants is complex, fascinating, and altogether necessary for life on Earth. Through colorful photographs, easy-to-follow diagrams, fun facts, and standards-based activities, this book gives readers an inside look at photosynthesis, sun plants versus shade plants, seasons, and so much more. The narrative takes young learners...
15) A Look at Leaves
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People are used to seeing leaves fall from the trees in autumn or add shades of green to parks and other natural areas through spring and summer. However, how often do people think about what leaves do for plants? Readers learn how leaves contribute to the growth and functioning of plants as they explore this introduction to basic biology concepts, such as photosynthesis. In addition to the accessible main text, there are recipes with step-by-step...
17) Poisonous Plants
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Who doesn't enjoy a beautiful flower garden, an orchard filled with fruit trees, or a lush green forest? A surprising number of plants, even gorgeous and inviting ones, can be lethal. Readers of this engaging volume learn about some of Earth's deadliest plants, several of which are commonly found in gardens. They include the oleander, rhododendrons, rhubarb, castor bean plants, and deadly nightshade. Age-appropriate text highlights important elementary...
18) A Look at Roots
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Some of the vegetables we eat are actually roots. What are these root vegetables, and how do roots contribute to the functioning of people and plants beyond the kitchen? Readers discover the answers to these questions and more through the informative.
19) Plants
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Words, photos, charts, and illustrations combine to introduce students to the diversity of plant life on Earth. All these are arranged in short bursts of information that will ease comprehension for learners of all kinds.
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Readers discover a world of stunning flowers in this engaging examination of plant parts. They learn about the different functions of flowers and how they can be used for food, medicine, and other important things. Fun activities and recipes using flowers are included with step-by-step instructions. Eye-catching, full-color photographs make it appear as if the flowers are sprouting off of each page, reminding young readers that science can be beautiful...
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