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A tree that sheds poison daggers; a glistening red seed that stops the heart; a shrub that causes paralysis; a vine that strangles; and a leaf that triggered a war. In Wicked Plants, Stewart takes on over two hundred of Mother Nature's most appalling creations. It's an A to Z of plants that kill, maim, intoxicate, and otherwise offend. You'll learn which plants to avoid (like exploding shrubs), which plants make themselves exceedingly unwelcome (like...
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Learn the secrets of plant lifecycles, using four common (but very different) plants. Simple text and colorful illustrations show the major phases of plant growth: seed, plant, flower, and fruit. Back matter offers more information on each plant, as
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In this inspiring compendium, the popular author of "Designing with Succulents" provides everything beginners and experienced gardeners need to know to create stunning container displays of exceptionally waterwise plants. The extensive palette includes delicate sedums, frilly echeverias, cascading senecios, edgy agaves, and fat-trunked beaucarneas, to just name a few. Easy-to-follow, expert tips explain soil mixes, overwintering, propagation, and...
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A stunning visual reference identifying over 125 plants from 40 different genera of succulents and cacti. Fleshy, spiny, hairy, flowering-and coming in every imaginable shape, color and size-this plant family has captured the affection of plant enthusiasts all over the world. This book provides a beautiful overview of the diversity that succulents have to offer, presenting a wide variety of popular plants to help you create striking, aesthetically...
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Don't throw out your kitchen scraps - grow them! Discover how you can transform leftover pomegranate seeds, mango pits, and dried bits of gingerroot into thriving plants. From the common carrot to the exotic cherimoya, you'll be amazed at the gardening possibilities hidden in the foods you eat. With clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions, this innovative guide shows you how to cultivate 68 common shoots, seeds, pits, roots, and tubers...
12) How plants grow
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Photographs and simple text describe how seeds grow into plants, the various kinds of plants, and the things plants need to help them grow.
14) What are plants?
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Besides animals, plants are commonly the most well-known living things. Readers of this captivating volume will learn all about plants, from the basics of what makes something a plant to how they are able to survive in different kinds of environments. A dynamic page layout features simple and accessible text paired closely with eye-catching photographs. Thought-provoking content helps readers develop a strong grasp of important life science concepts....
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From deterring insect pests with hot peppers to encouraging strawberries by bordering them with chrysanthemums, Louise Riotte shows you how to use the natural qualities of common plants to increase your garden's productivity. Roses Love Garlic profiles hundreds of plants, features sample garden designs, and includes recipes for using your harvest to make herbal cosmetics, medicinal mixtures, and plant-based dyes. You'll enjoy learning about the fascinating...
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This beginner-friendly guide for gardeners in the Northeast addresses two of the biggest concerns a gardener has: keeping out deer and adding native plants.
The benefits of growing natives are plentiful-less upkeep, more pollinators, and a better environment. In Deer-Resistant Native Plants for the Northeast, native plant and garden experts Ruth Rogers Clausen and Gregory D. Tepper provide a list of natives that have one more benefit-they are proven...
17) I see plants
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I See Plants introduces emergent readers to a variety of plant characteristics while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once.
I See Plants includes tools for teachers as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels,...
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Fairy gardens are in, and now you can begin making your own enchanted miniature landscapes, complete with pint-sized accessories, diminutive plants, and quaint fairy figures. Gardeners Julie Bawden-Davis and Beverly Turner provide you with step-by-step instructions for creating a magical garden that will attract Thumbelina herself! Learn how to design, plant, accessorize, and care for you very own small corner of the world by following seven simple...
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IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
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One of the most important plant parts is something we can't always see: Roots! This volume shows readers why roots are essential to plant growth and survival. Key topics include roots' role in taking in water, anchoring plants in the ground, and more. Highly detailed color photographs allow readers to see this often hidden plant part, which encourages readers to visualize what they're reading. Age-appropriate text supports elementary science curricula....
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Stems may not be one of the flashiest plant parts, but they're certainly one of the most important. This book introduces plant stems and uses age-appropriate language to explain what they look like, how they grow, and what role they play in a plant's life. Readers will understand how plant parts work together for the plant's survival. Written to support key life science concepts while remaining entertaining, this book makes it fun to learn about plant...
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