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32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
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English
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"All over the world, unlikely pairs of plants and animals work together. Under the sea, the stinging anemone protects the boxer crab in exchange for food. In the desert, the woodpecker shelters inside a tall saguaro cactus and then distributes its seeds so more will grow. Near the water, the mighty hippopotamus stays pest-free because of the hungry egret that rides comfortably on its back. Even humans have to do our part--we depend on Earth for our...
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48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm
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"In this illustrated book for ages 7 to 10, marine ecologist Erin Spencer provides fascinating, scientific information about coral reef and conservation work that scientists are undertaking, and solution-oriented ways kids and families can help in the effort"--
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Español
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Los niños observan las plantas, las flores y los arboles a su alrededor todos los días. En este libro entretenido y educativo, aprenderán cómo las plantas crecen. Participarán de un viaje mágico viendo la polinización de la semilla y el crecimiento de la planta, aprendiendo acerca de qué necesitan para vivir y crecer. Todo esto a través de un texto apropiado, con las imágenes maravillosas y actividades divertidas que caracterizan a National...
46) Flowers
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
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English
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Identifies the parts of a flower and describes the process of pollination, the great diversity of flowers, the relationship between flowers and insects, and the wide variety of uses humans have found for flowers.
47) Amazing Earth
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139 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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English
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Budding LEGO builders will be inspired to create incredible things as they take a tour of planet Earth, where they will see amazing planets, animals and geological features without leaving home.
51) Plant habitats
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48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 27 cm.
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English
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Shows how plants have adapted to Earth's many different habitats.
52) Plant growth
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
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English
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Provides information about how plants grow, looking at what they need to survive and thrive, how they make food, and what happens when they die. Includes activities and a glossary.
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49 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
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English
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The followup to the much-loved Easy Peasy, Little Green Fingers is packed full of even more fun gardening activities for children. These inspiring, creative and simple activities are possible whether you have a backyard, a balcony or even just a windowsill - everyone is welcome to get their hands dirty. Growing fruits and vegetables, creating fun art projects with nature, learning about the natural world and how plants grow, learning to observe the...
54) Plant parts
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
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English
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A color-illustrated look at the parts of various kinds of plants, covering leaves, needles, buds, flowers, fruits, nuts, cones, spores, bark, and other topics. Includes diagrams, a further-reading list, and instructions for four related activities.
57) Grow
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61 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
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English
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"Discover facts about 15 plants, explore what makes them unique, and learn how to grow them. Grow beauty. Grow friendship. Grow flavor. Grow plants! Discover 15 plants with incredible powers, then learn how to grow them. Meet each plant's surprising relations (did you know the tasty tomato is a cousin of deadly nightshade?) and discover their history (bromeliads defended themselves against dinosaurs!). Then, follow the step-by-step instructions to...
58) Humongous fungus
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63 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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English
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"Beneath the forest floor, drifting through the air, and growing inside other living things, fungi are everywhere. Fungi break down waste and help plants and animals grow, but they can also destroy buildings and turn ants into zombies! From tiny microbes to the largest living thing, this is a world of strange shapes, magical colors, and fascinating science"--Back cover
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77 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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Español
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¡Una nueva serie que acompaña a Los Preguntones! Esta nueva serie de no ficción para los pequeños que empiezan a leer es ilustrada a todo color y basada en la nueva serie de Netflix ¡Ada Twist, científica!/Ada Twist, Scientist! ¿Qué comen las plantas? ¿Por qué algunas plantas tienen flores y otras no? ¿Y cuál es la planta más alta que existe? Ada Magnífica, científica: Los expedientes de los porqués es un recurso de no ficción perfecto...
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm.
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English
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One of the most important plant parts is something we can't always see: Roots! This volume shows readers why roots are essential to plant growth and survival. Key topics include roots role in taking in water, anchoring plants in the ground, and more. Highly detailed color photographs allow readers to see this often hidden plant part, which encourages readers to visualize what they're reading. Age-appropriate text supports elementary science curricula....
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