Hungry Plants

Author: Mary Batten
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0307531228
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44

Book Description
This book offers readers a bug’s-eye view into the strange and fascinating world of carnivorous plants. From the “jaws” of the Venus flytrap to the pretty sundew plant whose delicate tentacles entrap its prey, the unique anatomy and behaviors of meat-eating plants are detailed with clear, engaging text and art.

Hungry Plants

Author: Lisa Amstutz
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
ISBN: 1731617127
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
Plants can’t chew. So, how do they eat? They make their own food! My Life Science Library: Hungry Plants introduces young readers in kindergarten to grade 2 to the ways in which plants get food. Early elementary readers will learn about the basics of photosynthesis and carnivorous plants. This collection introduces a variety of natural science topics for early learners based on life science NGSS standards. From amazing animal builders to plant reproduction, these books present complicated information in easy-to-understand language and provide kid-friendly examples. Each book includes an activity that supports further comprehension

The Very Hungry Plant

Author: Renato Moriconi
Publisher: Eerdmans Young Readers
ISBN: 1467463825
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
One morning, a beautiful plant sprouts out of the ground, and it is very, very hungry. But water and sunlight aren’t the only things this plant craves: it’s a carnivore! The plant gobbles up everything in its path, from caterpillars to geckos to spaceships. But the plant isn’t the only one who’s hungry… With humorous nods to Eric Carle, The Very Hungry Plant is another imaginative adventure from the author-illustrator of The Little Barbarian. Playful, energetic paintings and a dash of absurdity create a story sure to spark laughter with every reading.

Hungry Planet

Author: Gail Lynn Schumann
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780890543993
Category : Pesticides
Languages : en
Pages : 294

Book Description
This clearly written book is an ideal entry-level text for inquisitive college students who are majoring in a subject other than plant pathology, especially those in general education and core science classes. There is a student resources website organized around the book's topics that will help bring the stories of plant diseases to life through podcasts, exercises, and other teaching tools."--pub. desc.

Hungry Plants

Author: Mary Batten
Publisher: Turtleback
ISBN: 9780606204385
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
Describes the structure and behavior of various carnivorous plants, including the Venus fly trap, sundew, pitcher plant, and bladderwort.

Plants Can't Sit Still

Author: Rebecca E. Hirsch
Publisher: Millbrook Press TM
ISBN: 1728466776
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Do plants really move? Absolutely! You might be surprised by all ways plants can move. Plants might not pick up their roots and walk away, but they definitely don't sit still! Discover the many ways plants (and their seeds) move. Whether it's a sunflower, a Venus flytrap, or an exotic plant like an exploding cucumber, this fascinating picture book shows just how excitingly active plants really are. "With a doctorate in biology, Hirsch understands her subject, but equally important is her ability to communicate with well-chosen words that make the ideas fun and memorable for children. . . . A new way to see the plants around us."—starred, Booklist "Colorful, exuberant illustrations work impressively with the text. . . . Excellent collaboration produced a winner: graceful, informative, and entertaining."—starred, Kirkus Reviews

Killer Plants

Author: Molly Williams
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0762499257
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 156

Book Description
Explore the darker side of nature with this accessible guide to choosing, growing, and caring for carnivorous and predatory plants like Venus flytraps, pitcher plants, sundews, and other spooky guys. Carnivorous plants: they're weird, they're gorgeous, and they're the perfect addition to your urban jungle of pothos, snake plants, and succulents. However, they can also be intimidating to grow and care for. Let Killer Plants be your guide as it walks you through the different types of carnivorous plants and how to keep each variety alive and well. The book answers the many questions you may have surrounding these freaks of nature, such as: Where the heck do I buy a pitcher plant? Can I grow it from a seed? Do I need to feed my carnivorous plant flies, or can it survive on water and light alone? What carnivorous plants are safe to have around pets and kids? I have a gnat problem -- what predatory plant can help?

The Humane Gardener

Author: Nancy Lawson
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1616896175
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.

Plants That Eat Animals

Author: Allan Fowler
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780613546379
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
For use in schools and libraries only. Easy-to-read text explains how these unique plants attract, capture, and ingest their meals.

When Plants Attack

Author: Rebecca E. Hirsch
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 1728412692
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Science writer and plant expert Rebecca E. Hirsch presents fun and gross facts about a variety of plants along with explaining the science behind why they do what they do. Featured plants include the Venus Flytrap, an African tree that houses stinking ants to protect itself from hungry animals, a "vampire vine" that sucks nutrients from other plants, and fiendishly invasive kudzu.