The Study of Plant Life

Author: Marie Carmichael Stopes
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 283

Book Description
Marie Carmichael Stopes's 'The Study of Plant Life' is a seminal work that delves into the intricate world of botany with a keen eye for detail and scientific accuracy. The book is a comprehensive guide to understanding plant anatomy, physiology, and growth behaviors, making it an essential read for students and enthusiasts alike. Stopes's writing style is both informative and engaging, with clear explanations and vivid descriptions that bring the subject matter to life. This book serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of the natural world and appreciate the beauty of plant life in all its forms. Stopes's expertise in botany shines through in this meticulously researched and thoughtfully composed work, making it a timeless classic in the field of plant science. 'The Study of Plant Life' is a must-read for anyone with a passion for botany or a curiosity about the natural world.

Plant Life Cycles (a True Book: Incredible Plants!)

Author: Mara Grunbaum
Publisher: Children's Press
ISBN: 9780531240083
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
An introduction to the life cycle of plants describes their path from seed or spore to plant and back to seed again, with information on photosynthesis and reproduction, and an activity for making a seed sprout.

The Secret Life of Plants

Author: Peter Tompkins
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 006287442X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 420

Book Description
"Once in a while you find a book that stuns you. Its scope leaves you breathless. This is such a book." — John White, San Francisco Chronicle Explore the inner world of plants and its fascinating relation to mankind, as uncovered by the latest discoveries of science. In this truly revolutionary and beloved work, drawn from remarkable research, Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird cast light on the rich psychic universe of plants. The Secret Life of Plants explores plants' response to human care and nurturing, their ability to communicate with man, plants' surprising reaction to music, their lie-detection abilities, their creative powers, and much more. Tompkins and Bird's classic book affirms the depth of humanity's relationship with nature and adds special urgency to the cause of protecting the environment that nourishes us.

The Puffin Book of 1000 Fun Facts

Author: Puffin Books
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 9351184056
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 179

Book Description
Discover some fascinating trivia in this compilation of 1000 fun facts from the worlds of science, literature, history, entertainment and more. This book reveals facts you may never have heard of before such as: which is the most ‘stolen’ book in the world, how can one marry a dead person, and how did the word ‘dude’ originate?

Introduction to the Plant Life of Southern California

Author: Philip W. Rundel
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520241991
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 325

Book Description
Rundel introduces readers to the plant communities of the Southern California coastal areas and foothills, including color photos of 250 species and additional color habitat photos.

The Molecular Life of Plants

Author: Russell L. Jones
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118315987
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1

Book Description
A stunning landmark co-publication between the American Society of Plant Biologists and Wiley-Blackwell. The Molecular Life of Plants presents students with an innovative, integrated approach to plant science. It looks at the processes and mechanisms that underlie each stage of plant life and describes the intricate network of cellular, molecular, biochemical and physiological events through which plants make life on land possible. Richly illustrated, this book follows the life of the plant, starting with the seed, progressing through germination to the seedling and mature plant, and ending with reproduction and senescence. This "seed-to-seed" approach will provide students with a logical framework for acquiring the knowledge needed to fully understand plant growth and development. Written by a highly respected and experienced author team The Molecular Life of Plants will prove invaluable to students needing a comprehensive, integrated introduction to the subject across a variety of disciplines including plant science, biological science, horticulture and agriculture.

Little Facts of Life

Author: Eddie Lunsford
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1475977719
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 201

Book Description
How many eyes does a spider have? How do you grow seedless plants? Could bacteria survive near nuclear reactors? Can you name animals that travel in coalitions, parliaments and mischiefs? These are just a few of the interesting questions youll find answers to in Little Facts of Life. Enjoy high-interest, paragraph-long readings that deal with topics from the plant kingdom, animals, genetics, ecology and the microscopic world. Learn about a fungus that nearly wiped out the most common tree in eastern North America in less than 50 years. Why would birds rub dead ants on their feathers? Study bacteria that are used to kill mosquitoes. How is chocolate made? The hinny, tiglon and cabbish are organisms that share something remarkable in common. How many stomachs does a cow really have? Read about algae that can grow 700 feet long. Spiders go ballooning, moths drink blood and devil dogs swim. Little Facts of Life: 350 Mini Readings in Biology is a fun and informative collection for young and old alike. Teachers, students, bathroom readers and trivia buffs will delight in learning more about the world in which we live! Good, clean fun!

Plant

Author: David Burnie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781405313315
Category : Plants
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Discover the extraordinary world of plants and then visit the constantly updated website to access links to the best sites on the Internet. Over 1,000 links plus fantastic free images to download. All the websites are secure, age-appropriate and actively monitored to give you all the latest and most exciting information. Perfect for projects or just for fun!

10 Plants that Shook the World

Author: Gillian Richardson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781554515202
Category : Plants and history
Languages : en
Pages : 129

Book Description
Plants might start out as leafy things growing in the earth, but they can come into our lives in unexpected ways. And believe it or not, some have even played an exciting role in our world's history. Discover how : -- - Corn fueled new technologies and turns up in thousands of everyday products -- The ten plants in this book are the source of profound changes in the world, both good and bad. Through vibrant illustrations and astonishing facts, you'll discover that without them, our lives today would be vastly different.

What are Sea Plants and Algae?

Author: Lynnae D. Steinberg
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica
ISBN: 1508103348
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

Book Description