Experiment with a Plant's Living Environment

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Plant Experiments

  • Interest Level: Grade 1 - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

A plant’s environment helps it grow. Weather, soil, and animals are important to a plant’s survival. But do you know what happens to a plant when the seasons change? Or how earthworms help a plant’s roots? Let’s experiment to find out! Simple step-by-step instructions help readers explore science concepts and analyze information. Projects include materials easily found around the house and will inspire learning and creativity!

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Interest Level Grade 1 - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Science
Category Makerspace, Makerspace: Gardening/Plants, STEM, STEM: Life Science/Plants
Copyright 2015
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Lightning Bolt Books ®
Imprint LernerClassroom, Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2015-01-01
Reading Counts! Level 3.8
Text Type Procedural
BISACS JNF037030, JNF051100, JNF051110
Dewey 580.78
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 7.75 x 10.25
Lexile 660
Guided Reading Level M
Features Bibliography/further reading, Experiments, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, and eSource

Author: Nadia Higgins

Nadia Higgins is the author of 50-plus books for the school library market. She also worked as an editor in the industry for almost ten years. Many of her books have a science bent, though she’s also written about pop stars, car art, and zombies. Nadia lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two young daughters.

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Lightning Bolt Books ® — Plant Experiments

Young scientists will conduct simple experiments to answer key questions about plants. Each book provides step-by-step instructions; captioned photos help students follow along. Students analyze their results to build understanding of science concepts. View available downloads →