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Count from 1 otter pup to 10 baby crayfish as readers learn about the special relationships of baby and mom mammals, reptiles, birds, and insects that make their home in the Okefenokee Swamp. A helpful guide to swamp flora and fauna is included. Modeled after the song "Over in the Meadow" by Olive A. Wadsworth.
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The four largest remaining jungles of the world-the Amazon River Basin, Borneo, Papua New Guinea and Central Africa-contain a vast assortment of unique plants and fascinating insects, and more species are still being discovered. Species are also disappearing quickly as habitats dwindle due to human activity. Learn about carnivorous plants that trap and eat insects and small mammals, and deadly poisonous plants that have been used by humans for hunting...
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Let's dig into incredible facts about Earth's plants and trees – including the deadly tricks of the meat-eating pitcher plant and the stinky charms of the corpse flower! In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will learn why these natural wonders are so important to human survival. It includes facts about how plants and trees trap their meals, how they stay safe from danger, and how they help keep humans healthy. This series introduces young readers...
9) Fotosíntesis
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Describes the process of photosynthesis, explaning how plants use solar power to create their own food, and details how plants fit within the food chain.
10) Photosynthesis
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"Have you ever seen a tree at the grocery store buying dinner? Probably not! Plants create their food in a very different way. They make their own food through photosynthesis"--
11) Plant secrets
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Learn the secrets of plant lifecycles, using four common (but very different) plants. Simple text and colorful illustrations show the major phases of plant growth: seed, plant, flower, and fruit. Back matter offers more information on each plant, as well as on each stage of growth.
13) Spring plants
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"As the weather warms up, new plants sprout from the ground. Follow the life of spring plants-from fresh, new shoots to beautiful, blooming flowers. Learn all about spring plants through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images for seasons of fun!"--
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Let's take a trip to the wide open spaces of grasses, grazing animals, and swooping birds. Journey to temperate grasslands and tropical savannas. Be on the lookout for bison and prairie dogs, wildebeests and giraffes! Plus, find the hardy plants that survive on the grasslands and learn why fire is an important part of grassland sustainability.
15) Growing plants
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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...
16) Flower power!
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Batgirl and Wonder Woman take on Poison Ivy when a meteroite with plant powers falls through the roof of Gotham's botanical gardens.
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Sunlight, air, water, and minerals help keep plants alive. But do you know how much water is needed for a seed to sprout? Or what a plant will do to find the light it needs? Let's experiment to find out! Simple step-by-step instructions help readers explore key science concepts. Projects include materials easily found around the house and will inspire learning and creativity!
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In Aquatic Adventures: Biome Explorers, kids 5 to 8 embark on a voyage to Earth's largest biome: water! Our voyage takes us down the mighty Mississippi River to the Mississippi Delta, to the Caribbean, and then out to open ocean. Muck around on the riverbanks, wade into the ocean, and snorkel around a coral reef to discover the huge variety of plants and animals that live in both freshwater and saltwater. But the voyage isn't over back at the doc....
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"Plants only make their own food-right? Not pitcher plants! Most pitcher plants draw in insects with their sweet-smelling nectar and slowly digest them. There is one kind of pitcher plant that likes to snack on tree shrews, too. The bizarre eating habits of the pitcher plant are sure to fascinate and delight readers as they learn how this plant's digestive system works, its habitat, and more. Full-color photographs and simple explanations allow readers...
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