STEM: Life Science/Plants
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50 Things You Should Know About - STEM Books — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series 50 Things You Should Know About
The 50 Things You Should Know About series explores important topics from science to technology to art in 50 bite-sized chunks. Packed with facts, diagrams, infographics, and photos, this… Read More →
50 Things You Should Know About the Environment
From the Series 50 Things You Should Know About
From the icy poles to the evergreen rainforests, life has found a way to flourish in nearly every environment on Earth. This book explores the startling discoveries of new life forms in… Read More →
A Deathly Compendium of Poisonous Plants: Wicked Weeds and Sinister Seeds
"Should you encounter any of the plants in this book, do not treat them lightly. They can kill you. Or cause you unbearable agony. Or land you in jail. Consider yourself warned." Explore the… Read More →
Agriculture through the Ages: From Silk to Supermarkets
From the Series Technology through the Ages
"For of all gainful professions, nothing is better, nothing more pleasing, nothing more delightful, nothing better becomes a well-bred [person] than agriculture."—Marcus Tullius Cicero,… Read More →
Buildings That Breathe: Greening the World's Cities
Imagine looking out from your 18th floor apartment in the middle of the city and seeing trees right in front of you. In an effort to stem climate change, reduce pollution, combat heat, and… Read More →
Cleaning Up Transportation: It's Time to Take Eco Action!
From the Series Eco Action
Earth is under threat. Today, our planet faces huge challenges as a result of human actions. The time has come to replace those negative actions with positive ones—it's time to take eco… Read More →
Climate Change
From the Series Earth in Danger
Climate change is no joke! Discover how our weather is constantly changing and how too much change is not a good thing as global warming heats up Earth. Melting ice caps, desert droughts, and Read More →
Climate Change Basics: What Is Happening to Our World
From the Series Focus on Climate Change
What is climate change? How does it happen? Who does it affect? Climate Change Basics unpacks these key concepts and more, such as the difference between weather and climate, the role of the Read More →
Climate Change Effects: How Our World Is Affected
From the Series Focus on Climate Change
What happens when our climate changes? How does it impact life on Earth? From food, water, and agriculture to human health and communities, shifts in climate affect everything. Explore the… Read More →
Climate Warriors: Fourteen Scientists and Fourteen Ways We Can Save Our Planet
Who do you think of when you imagine a climate scientist? Maybe a biologist? Or a chemist? But economists study the climate too! Meet fourteen different scientists who are working to solve… Read More →
Defending Nature: How the US Military Protects Threatened and Endangered Species
The United States Department of Defense has more than four hundred military bases across the country. They are used to house and train personnel, keep watch of enemies, support allies, and .… Read More →
Earth in Danger — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Earth in Danger
Earth in Danger is a series that visits topics that are grabbing worldwide attention because of climate change. Waste and Recycling, Climate Change, Pollution, Sustainable Living, Future… Read More →
Eco Action — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Eco Action
Earth is under threat—from humans! It’s time to take action—eco action. This empowering series shows readers how they can take positive action to protect our planet and protect our future.… Read More →
Ending the Energy Crisis: It's Time to Take Eco Action!
From the Series Eco Action
Earth is under threat. Today, our planet faces huge challenges as a result of human actions. The time has come to replace those negative actions with positive ones—it's time to take eco… Read More →
Experiment with a Plant's Living Environment
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Plant Experiments
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… Read More →
Experiment with a Plant's Roots
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Plant Experiments
Roots help keep plants alive. They take in water and minerals. But do you know how much of a plant is made up of its roots? Or whether roots always grow down? Let's experiment to find out!… Read More →
Experiment with Parts of a Plant
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Plant Experiments
Plants have roots, stems, leaves, and sometimes flowers. Each part of a plant does a special job. But do you know what a stem does? Or how different seeds travel away from their parent… Read More →
Experiment with Photosynthesis
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Plant Experiments
Sunlight helps a plant make its own food using photosynthesis. But do you know what happens to a plant when there is no sunlight? Or what part of a plant makes food? Let's experiment to find… Read More →
Experiment with Pollination
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Plant Experiments
A plant can form fruit and seeds when it is pollinated. Animals and wind help spread pollen from one plant to another. But do you know how insects pick up pollen from flowers? Or how each… Read More →
Experiment with What a Plant Needs to Grow
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Plant Experiments
Sunlight, air, water, and minerals help keep plants alive. But do you know how much water is needed for a seed to sprout? Or what a plant will do to find the light it needs? Let's experiment… Read More →
Fascinating Fungi: Nourishers, Killers, Connectors, and Healers
From the ginormous, extinct Prototaxites to the web of mycelium stretching beneath our feet, fungi have always been all around us. Although scientists estimate that only 10 percent of fungi… Read More →
Forest Talk: How Trees Communicate
Trees are essential. They provide water, shelter, and food for millions of plant and animal species, including humans. They deliver proven health benefits, and they capture and store carbon,… Read More →
From a Tiny Seed to a Mighty Tree: How Plants Grow
From the Series Get Started with STEM
How does an acorn become a mighty oak tree? What does a tiny sunflower seed need to grow into a tall yellow flower? In this title, readers will investigate how plants grow and how they… Read More →
Fruits and Vegetables: How We Grow and Eat Them
From the Series Get Started with STEM
Crunch! Munch! Delicious! We eat fruits and vegetables every day, but how do these foods actually grow? In this book, kids will discover how seeds develop into mature plants from which… Read More →