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Trees, Leaves, Flowers and Seeds: Visual Encyclopedia of the Plant Kingdom
SKU
076436
ISBN
9781465482426
Grade 4-7
Secular
Non-Consumable
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Charlotte Mason
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Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
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Description
This book is just what it sounds like! Full of so many plant species, this encyclopedia has a beautiful picture for each featured plant-life specimen. Includes trees, flowers, fruits, vegetables, and more. This book shows the life cycle of plants (how it grows, blooms, and germinates). Although there isn't much text describing the pictures, the name of the plant is listed with a brief fact. At the bottom of the pages, there are paragraphs giving some history about how the plant families grow, defend themselves, how they have been used, etc. All the pictures are great quality and high definition. Also featured throughout the book are famous or interesting plants from around the world. 192 pgs, hc.
Publisher's Description of Trees, Leaves, Flowers and Seeds: Visual Encyclopedia of the Plant Kingdom
A unique guide to the extraordinary world of plants, from the smallest seeds to the tallest trees.
Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this beautiful children's book takes you on an exciting adventure through the wonders of the plant kingdom.
Explore the incredible world of plants, from the smallest seeds to the tallest trees. Find out about the weirdest, smelliest, and deadliest flowers. Which plants eat insects? How do cacti store water? What flower looks like a bee? Where is the tallest tree in the world? Trees, Leaves, Flowers & Seeds explores the mysterious world of plants to find the answers to these and many more questions.
Each type of plant – such as a flowering plant, a tree, a grass, or cactus – is examined close-up, with examples shown from all angles and in cross-section. Picture-filled galleries also show the wonderful variety of plants on different themes, from the habitats they grow in to the plants that supply us with our staple foods. But Trees, Leaves, Flowers & Seeds also takes a fun, more sideways look at some truly strange plants, such as trees with fruit like gigantic fingers, orchids that look like a monkey's face, seeds that spin like helicopters, and trees that drip poison.
So open this amazing book and find out more about the world of trees, leaves, flowers, and seeds.
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Brand: | DK Children |
| Grades: | 4-7 |
| ISBN: | 9781465482426 |
| Length in Inches: | 11.125 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.75 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.25 |
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