Brooks, Felicity
Summary: This is an accessible, informative first reference book that helps young children learn about trees, plants, and fungi - what each of these things is, how to tell them apart, what each needs to survive and thrive, and their life cycles, including information about how they reproduce.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Usborne 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Nature BrooksHirsch, Rebecca E.
Summary: Describes some ways in which plants can move, from sunflowers turning towards sunlight and vines creeping up a fence to tulips folding in at night and maple seeds whirling like helicopters in the wind.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Millbrook Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 580 HIRBoddy, Lynne
Summary: "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
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 579.5 BODSwanson, Jennifer
Summary: 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.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 688.7 SWARingstad, Arnold
Summary: "Introduces the plant life cycle. Readers will gain insight into the journey from seed to plant, why plants are important to living things, and how pollution can damage plants." -- From publisher's website.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 581.3 RINClaybourne, Anna
Summary: "Are there plants on other planets? Can plants really hear music? How can a plant eat a fly? answers all these intriguing questions about the science of plants, and much more"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Publishing Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 581 CLAGibbons, Gail.
Summary: Explores the intricate relationship between seeds and the plants which they produce.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 1991
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 581.3 GIBTwiddy, Robin
Summary: "Through the use of stylish, informative graphics, this title explores the science behind plants"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: AV2 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 580 TWIBjork, Christina
Summary: An illustrated introduction to plants and how they grow with information on creating a home garden.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: R&S Books 1988
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 635 BJOMeister, Cari
Summary: "Fantastic plants cover our world. But which ones are the smelliest, thorniest, or largest? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos, and a fun activity, beginning readers will learn all about the most extreme plants growing on our planet"--
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG MEIBeaty, Andrea
Summary: "What do plants eat? Why do some plants have flowers and others don't? And what's the tallest plant out there?"--Amazon.com.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 635 BEACopies Available at Interlochen
2 available in Juvenile- Series, Call number: J Series Ada BeatyHoare, Ben
Summary: Plants are found almost everywhere on Earth, but to many people their lives are a mystery. Learn how seagrass flowers underwater, how the Venus flytrap counts to make sure it catches its prey, and why some tulips used to cost more than a house! This fascinating book for kids explores the vast plant kingdom and explains how plants work, as well as the weird and wonderful relationships they have...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2022
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Place a hold to request this item.Musgrave, Ruth A.
Summary: "A prize pumpkin grows from a single seed in this charming board book that introduces babies and toddlers to the life cycle of plants. Bursting with vivid photos and featuring super-simple facts, this charming board book explores how plants grow and what they need to live. Little readers follow the journey from seed to sprout to vine to flower to a big, beautiful pumpkin ready to be picked! ...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Partners, LLC 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Carle, Eric.
Summary: Shows the growth of a small seed that survives the winter cold to become a beautiful spring flower.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2015
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Place a hold to request this item.Carle, Eric.
Summary: A simple description of a flowering plant's life cycle through the seasons.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Book Studio 1987
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: E CarCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 582 CAR1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CAR
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CARHomoya, Michael A. (Michael Allison)
Summary: Showcases the splendor of the eastern North American woodlands and offers clues to nature's annual springtime floral show as we walk in our parks and wilderness areas, or even in shade gardens around our homes.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Rubber Ducky Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 580 HOMMcCormick, Rosie.
Summary: Information about various topics related to petals, tree bark, seeds, and other special characteristics of different plants forms the foundation for a variety of craft projects.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Pub. 2002
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Place a hold to request this item.Burnie, David.
Summary: A photo essay introduces the world of plants, including the germination of seeds, plant defenses, and uses of plants.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1989
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 581 BURFrancis, Sangma
Summary: "Beginning with a tiny trickle high in the mountains, smaller streams join until they form the world's largest river. Crossing a continent, it winds through lush rainforest until it meets the ocean. From snapping piranha fish to the giant anaconda, this mighty waterway is home to planet Earth's most incredible ecosystem"--Back cover
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Flying Eye Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Oversize, Call number: J 981 FRAGray, Rita
Summary: Rhyming text explores the wonders of natural cooperation between flowers and the animals and insects of the forest.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2015
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Place a hold to request this item.Hickman, Pamela
Summary: "This beautifully illustrated, comprehensive book explores everything you've ever wanted to know about why plants are so essential. In this third book in the Nature All Around series, young readers will learn all about different plants' parts, life cycles, habitats and more, before going on a journey through a year in a plant's life. Essential scientific topics, such as pollination and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2020
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Place a hold to request this item.Burnie, David.
Summary: Presents information about the complexities of the plant kingdom, covering non-flowering as well as flowering plants and revealing their structures, natural history, and importance in human life.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 580 BUR1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 580 BUR
Carter, David A
Summary: Simple text and scenes show how the Earth changes as summer comes, with plants appearing and animals becoming more active.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Appleseed, an imprint of Abrams 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Pop-Up Books, Call number: JE CARCrane, Cody
Summary: Introduces many different types of plants, discussing their habitats, and how they look, reproduce, and grow.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2020