From a tiny seed to a towering tree, plants reproduce and carry on generations in the most amazing ways. Learn the "how" and "why" about plant reproduction in this intriguing e-book. Filled with engaging diagrams and interesting facts, students will get an in-depth look at how plant reproduction works and why each plant is quite different. High-interest text and vibrant images and photographs fill the pages of this e-book to make learning about plant...

Why do plants have flowers? Readers discover the answer to this question, as they learn fascinating, facts about flowers and why they are, an important part of a plant. Essential information that supports common science curriculum topics is, presented in an accessible way for young readers. This includes the use of simple, colorful diagrams to help young learners understand the purpose of a plant's flowers. Vibrant photographs fill each page, allowing...

Everyone knows bananas are a fruit but, unlike apples and oranges, they don't grow on trees. Banana plants look like they have a trunk, but it is really densely packed leaves holding up a huge plant and bunches of bananas. Young readers will love learning the truth about banana plants, including that they don't grow from seeds, but a piece of another banana plant. Colorful photographs take kids right to banana farms as this plant grows and produces...

Roots anchor plants in the ground, and they take in water and minerals from the soil to help plants grow. There is a lot to learn about these important plant parts, and readers discover many fun facts about roots through simple, clear text and helpful diagrams. Detailed, full-color photographs are also included to help readers develop a strong understanding of an important elementary science curriculum topic.

Carrots are a great snack, even though they're a plant root. These bright root vegetables grow underground for months before they become the sweet, crunchy veggie we put on salads and dip in hummus. Young readers follow along as carrot seeds are planted in soil, watered, and exposed to the sun, and as they grow into orange, yellow, purple, and white veggies. Age-appropriate detail and vocabulary guide readers just beginning to read independently....

Nothing says summer like an open sunflower turned toward the sun. These familiar flowers are a great example of how flowering plants grow from seeds with some soil, space, sun, and water. Readers will follow this plant's growth through text with closely correlated photographs, including images of a sunflower sprouting, gaining leaves, budding, and opening to the lovely, friendly flower we know. Age-appropriate detail and vocabulary guide readers just...

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! What do leaves do? Students will learn how leaves use air, water, and sunlight to make food for the plant.

There are many kinds of grass, but when most people think of this green plant, they think of the kind found in backyards and parks. Grass is like many other plants with its roots, leaves, and needs of soil, water, and sun. Young readers find out that acres of grass come from the tiniest of seeds. With this knowledge, they'll never look at someone mowing the lawn in the same way again. Full-color photographs closely correlate with the accessible narrative,...

There are, lots of different kinds of plants. From the grass beneath our feet to the fruits and vegetables we eat, plant life surrounds us. This engaging book gives budding readers a guide to growing plants of their own. Whether planting a vegetable garden or planting flowers, most plants come from tiny seeds. From there, readers learn how to water these seeds and tend to what soon comes out of the ground, learning an essential life process with the...

Why do plants have flowers? Readers will discover how flowers can develop into fruits, vegetables, or seeds for producing more plants.