Description
Book SynopsisA vibrant exploration of plant life cycles
Earth''s Amazing Cycles: Plants looks at the wonderful world of plants, the many diverse forms they take and how they form, grow, reproduce and die in a constant cycle.
Spanning core science and geography topics, Earth''s Amazing Cycles makes sense of the natural processes in the constantly changing world that surrounds us, from food chains to photosynthesis and from reproduction to rock formation, and reveals how these processes work together in a complicated and fragile balance. It also highlights throughout the importance of caring for our unique planet.
Earth''s Amazing Cycles showcases fresh, vibrant new illustrations and clever infographics. A funny character features throughout, guiding readers through the information and providing opportunities for humour and engagement.
Titles in the series: Animals/Energy/Plants/Rocks/Seasons/Water
Table of Contents
- 1: What is a plant?
- 2: All types of plants
- 3: Life of a plant
- 4: Seeds and germination
- 5: Making food
- 6: Flowers
- 7: Flowers and insects
- 8: Seeds and fruits
- 9: Scattering seeds
- 10: Bulbs, runners and tubers
- 11: Food chains
- 12: How long do plants live?
- 13: Recycling plants
- 14: Glossary
- 15: Further reading and websites
- 15: Index
