"Plants need many things to stay alive. They need food, sun, and water. If plants have what they need, they will continue to go through a life cycle"--

Different kinds of plants have different kinds of stems. Daisies have thin stems, while redwood trees have thick, woody stems. What do these stems do? Readers discover the answer with the help of clear, age-appropriate text that supports common science curriculum topics. Colorful diagrams enhance the main text, helping young readers visualize the concepts they are reading about. Detailed Table of Contents, Diagrams, Full-Color Photographs, Glossary,...

Discusses the physical traits, function, and uses of seeds.

Shows that the flower is part of the plant.

Explains what roots look like and how they function in plants.

"Stems carry out vital jobs for all flowering plants, they hold plants up and carry water and food around each plant. This book provides readers with a complete and comprehensive understanding of the role of stems, their structure and how they are brilliantly designed to do these jobs. Clear diagrams, engaging text, and stunning photographs are used to explain the huge variation between stems from blades of grass to tree trunks, how stems work, what...

Books in this series introduce children to different parts of plants. Simple, accessible text breaks down crucial concepts and key vocabulary, and stunning photographs of a wide variety of plants show how diverse plants can be. In All About Flowers, children learn about flowers, including where they can be found, what they look like and the vital job they do for plants.

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?