An unsuspecting fly buzzes around a clump of colorful plants in a swamp. Unaware of any danger, it lands on one of the plants. Snap! The plant's trap snaps shut in less than a second, and the More →
Grades 2 - 5
People can visit a market to buy food, and animals look for food in the environment where they live. Plants, however, can't move around. So how do they obtain the nourishment they need to… More →
Most people in the Netherlands ride bicycles to get to work, enjoy the landscape, and for sport. They look forward to spring when they can pedal past world-famous tulip fields in full bloom.… More →
Some plants have glossy green leaves. Some have colorful flowers. Some plants have long, sharp spikes. Amazing to look at and painful to touch, cacti and other prickly plants are always a… More →
Some use the wind. Others need water. Some plants use furry animals, and others rely on hungry birds having a meal and then pooping after they have flown away. This title introduces young… More →
After decades of war, South Sudan became an independent country in 2011. Though its people face struggles as they build their new nation, they do have reason for national pride. Their country More →
Some flowers may look beautiful, but their petals and seeds have the power to kill! This book explores how plants use toxins to protect themselves from hungry animals that are looking for a… More →
A powerful storm has capsized several boats off the coast. Helicopters show up to rescue people who have fallen into the sea. A few Coast Guard rescue swimmers leap from the helicopters into… More →
Lush landscapes may be scarce in Saudi Arabia, but oil and sacred sites are not. Oil has made Saudi Arabia one of the wealthiest nations in the world, and the cities of Mecca and Medina… More →
The bomb squad technician must quickly and carefully defuse the bomb before the timer reaches zero and the bomb explodes. If the technician fails, the building will blow up and people will be More →
Most plants have roots, stems, and leaves. Many grow flowers, seeds, and fruits. Some plants, however, have developed spectacular examples of these plant parts! From the longest roots in the… More →