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The story of seeds: from Mendel's garden to your plate, and how there's more of less to eat around the world
By Nancy F. Castaldo. 2016
Describes the history of seeds and the diminishing crop diversity brought about by big farming, war, and global warming. Highlights…
agricultural pioneers, and efforts to preserve heritage seeds from extinction, such as the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2016The Story of a Tulip: It Starts with a Bulb (Step by Step)
By Lisa Owens. 2022
From a budding bulb to a sure sign of spring, there are many steps in the life cycle of a…
tulip. Close-up photos and straightforward text help readers discover the process.Plants out of place (Let's explore science)
By Courtney Farrell. 2011
Discusses the problems that occur when plants from foreign countries are introduced to new places. Explains the harm to the…
ecosystem caused by quick-growing, invasive plants--like kudzu and salt cedar--that compete with native vegetation and are difficult to remove. Glossary included. For grades 3-6. 2011The omnivore's dilemma: the secrets behind what you eat
By Richie Chevat, Michael Pollan. 2009
Believing that information will help eaters make healthy choices, the author describes learning how food arrives on our tables. Recounts…
hunting for boars; gathering mushrooms; and traveling to industrial farms, cattle feedlots, and slaughter factories. Some violence. For grades 6-9. 2009A kid's guide to making a terrarium (Gardening for Kids Ser.)
By Stephanie Bearce. 2009
Explains how to plan, create, and maintain a miniature garden under glass in your own home. Discusses making a working…
water cycle, selecting a proper container, and growing tropical plants. Encourages experimentation. For grades 3-6. 2009What's inside a flower?: And other questions about science & nature
By Rachel Ignotofsky. 2022
From the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science , comes a new nonfiction picture book series…
ready to grow young scientists by nurturing their curiosity about the natural world—starting with what's inside a flower. Budding backyard scientists can start exploring their world with this stunning introduction to these flowery show-stoppers—from seeds to roots to blooms. Learning how flowers grow gives kids beautiful building blocks of science and inquiry. In the launch of a new nonfiction picture book series, Rachel Ignotofsky's distinctive art style and engaging, informative text clearly answers any questions a child (or adult) could have about flowers