Go beyond the basics of botany with this introduction to the strangest, coolest things plants can do. You might already know that plants can turn light into food-- but did you know that some plants have to bend or climb to get to the light? Join Spike E. Prickles, the charistmatic cactus host of this book, to learn about all the incredible things plants can do. From wet swamps to dry deserts to the arctic tundra, plants have adapted in a wide variety of ways to survive in all kinds of environment. Bold photographs and bright illustrations highlight all sorts of surprising plant powers: defending themselves with sharp spines, regrowing from small cuttings, hiding from predators, surviving forest fires, and much more! Amazing Plant Powers is a fun, kid-friendly introduction to the wide, wild world of plants-- and why we need them. Includes a glossary of important terms, and suggestions for fun plant projects readers can try on their own.

-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 children, asking surprising questions about trees with exciting quizzes, photographs, and hands-on activities to help even the most reluctant learners discover the answers. Did you know that trees have parents, and tree grandparents with wrinkles? That tree kids go to school for hundreds of years? That there is such a thing as the forest internet? And that trees make us healthy and strong. Sometimes, even trees get sick, but we can help them heal. Can You Hear the Trees Talking? shares the mysteries and magic of the forest in language kids will love and understand.

Find out all there is to know about Canada's trees! A fantastic book for 7-to 9-year-olds that explores the characteristics of Canada's many trees. Among the topics explored are: where they grow, what they look like, how they affect the environment, how they are affected by their surroundings, and so much more. With full-colour photographs throughout, a glossary, a table of contents, and a simple index, learning has never been so easy!

See below for English description. D'où viennent les glands? Comment poussent-ils dans les arbres? Qu'est-ce qu'un chaton? Where do acorns come from? How do acorns grow into trees? What is a catkin? Original title: LifeCycles: From Acorn to Tree

Most of us see trees every day, and too often we take them for granted. Trees provide us with everything from food, fuel and shelter to oxygen and filtered water. Deep Roots celebrates the central role trees play in our lives, no matter where we live. Each chapter in Deep Roots focuses on a basic element-water, air, fire and earth-and explores the many ways in which we need trees to keep our planet healthy and livable. From making rain to producing fruit to feeding fish, trees play an integral role in maintaining vibrant ecosystems all over the world. Facts about trees and hands-on activities throughout help readers discover ways to get to know our giant neighbors better.

This is a an original and exciting look at the fascinating natural world of plants. Stunning real-life photographs of flowers, fruits, seeds, leaves, and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of plant anatomy and growth. See the biggest flower in the world, where a seed develops, what the inside of a plant stem looks like, how a flower attracts insects, what a plant's reproductive organs look like, how a dandelion spreads its seeds, and much more.   The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures.

A visual feast packed with facts about plant life and anatomy for the young gardener in your life. A Eureka! Nonfiction Honoree Beloved by educators, nonfiction superstar Gail Gibbons has covered seeds, farming, vegetables, and fruits for children--and now it's time for flowers. This lushly illustrated nonfiction introduction to the basics and life cycle of flowers--including common regional species, flowers' habitable range, basic flower care and cultivation, and flower anatomy and pollination--is clearly and stunningly presented with diagrams and labels for young readers. A book tailor-made for introducing youngsters to early science concepts, whether at home or in the classroom. After reading Flowers, kids will have a new appreciation for the natural world.

Easy-to-read text is accompanied by full-colour illustrations that give small children an introduction to big subjects. The Young Beginners series will appeal to the youngest audience, with appropriate subjects and charming artwork by a single illustrator.

The beautiful and complex natural world becomes understandable and accessible in this series for emergent readers. A search-and-find feature guides early readers as they learn new vocabulary pertaining to different parts of nature, including plants, biomes, weather, and more. Carefully chosen photos and words are sure to captivate kindergarteners and other readers alike! This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simplefacts about the amazing world of flowers. There's a garden on every page!

The first book in New York Times bestselling author Peter Wohlleben's The Mysteries of Nature Trilogy. Book two, The Inner Life of Animals, and three, The Secret Wisdom of Nature, are available now.Are trees social beings? In this international bestseller, forester and author Peter Wohlleben convincingly makes the case that, yes, the forest is a social network. He draws on groundbreaking scientific discoveries to describe how trees are like human families: tree parents live together with their children, communicate with them, support them as they grow, share nutrients with those who are sick or struggling, and even warn each other of impending dangers. Wohlleben also shares his deep love of woods and forests, explaining the amazing processes of life, death, and regeneration he has observed in his woodland. After learning about the complex life of trees, a walk in the woods will never be the same again. Includes a Note From a Forest Scientist, by Dr.Suzanne Simard