Plants

This interesting book is part of an informative series that introduces young students to the combination of living and non-living things that supports life on Earth.

Useing simple and direct language to explore plants it identifies plants’ physical characteristics and gently explores the various forms they can take. It helps young students understand the important role plants play on Earth.

Special features:
• labelled photographs
• flow-charts
• illustrated diagrams
• the ‘Amazing …’ feature profiling a spectacular example of plants.

Contents
Investigating Earth
Plants
What are plants?
What are plants made from?
Different types of plants
Flowering plants
Cone-bearing plants
Ferns
Earth’s plant cycle
Why are plants important?
Plants feed animals and humans
Plants put oxygen into the air
Plants make the soil healthy
Plants protect the soil
Protecting plants
Amazing plants
Glossary
Index