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Describes the world of plants and the various parts of specific plants, such as flower, seed, roots, trunk, and more.
Investigates what plants need for growth, how they make food, and what happens when they die.
The leafy sea dragon and other masters of camouflage blend in so well with their surroundings that they become nearly invisible. Inflatable animals like the puffer fish blow up to the point of shapeshifting. Growing readers will discover how animal adaptations are much like superpowers.
Discover the architects and construction engineers of the animal world! From underground aardvark burrows to giant termite mounds, find out how animals build homes to keep them snug and safe from predators.
Explains how plants grow from seeds, develop into plants with leaves and flowers, and make the food they need to live.
"The lungs take the oxygen from the air that our bodies need and give us life. This book explains in a fun, innovative way how the respiratory system works. Flowcharts help bring the science to life. Find out about the different parts of the lung, how breathing works, how asthmas affects the lungs and more"--Publisher's description.
Which plant has only two leaves? How does a strangler fig kill its victims? Where can you find a tree that bleeds? Why do plants live where they do? How do plants survive extremes of climate? How do plants adapt to their location? 'Plant Habitats' provides the answers you want.
"The Fukushima nuclear power plant was seriously damaged by a tsunami in 2011. Today, environmental problems continue, showing just how far-reaching damage from the massive waves of a tsunami can be. Other headline-grabbing tsunamis are profiled in this volume, providing readers with true-life examples as they learn about what causes tsunamis, where they are likely to hit, and how areas prepare for them throughout the main content. Full-color photographs of tsunami-caused devastation accompany the STEM content, boxes of real disaster statistics, and quotes from those who lived through a tsunami."
Describes the habitats that plants can be found in, from deserts and ponds to forests and towns.