Arcadia Public Library

When Margaret and Casey see their father become weedy while working on his botany experiments, they worry that his plant-testing may not be entirely harmless.

Details twenty-five experiments demonstrating the structure, environmental needs, and life processes of plants.

Introduces the fundamentals of plant sciences, such as cells, transportation and photosynthesis, and also examines related fields, such as agribusiness, conservation and ethnobotany. Fully illustrated with margin definitions, timelines and sidebars throughout. Academic and general interest. 4 volumes.

Ideas and projects using valid scientific processes and procedures are designed for the sixth to ninth grade student.

In this book, readers will dig in to discover how stems work to support a plant's survival, transporting water and food where it's needed and helping plants reach toward the sun.

"Young makers can explore the world of botany with this fascinating introduction to plant science. Plants have a dynamic role in maintaining life on Earth. Even the smallest plants can make their own food, produce oxygen, and put down roots in an ever-changing world. Surprising facts, fascinating histories, and colorful photos will help readers unfold the mysteries of plant science, and clear descriptions will give them the knowledge and confidence...