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Series
Savannah secrets volume 14
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
Julia discovers a beautiful secret garden hidden in Savannah, but is horrified when she sees all the plants are deadly. She and Meredith enlist the help of botanists, expert gardeners, and even a carnivorous-plant enthusiast to help her track down who planted the garden and why. Meanwhile, Julia agrees to participate in a 5K for charity with her sister, but is concerned about Cassie's commandment.
245) How do apples grow?
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms ("Apple seeds start to grow when they are planted in soil and given sunlight, water, and fresh air") and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! is a perfect way to bring science, nature, and culture into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops. --
246) A world of plants
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
How do plants make their own food? Which ten plants feed the world? How do some plants trick animals? We wouldn't be here today if it weren't for plants. They keep the world going round in intelligent and surprising ways that aren't always visible to the human eye. In this modern collection, marvel at the beauty of plants and understand the science behind what they can do. Find out about tulips and cacti, trees and sacred plants; and through the absorbing...
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
From mud tracks on a quiet country road to dirt specks on the soles of walking boots, forensic ecologist Patricia Wiltshire uses her decades of scientific expertise to find often-overlooked clues left behind by criminal activity. She detects evidence and eliminates hypotheses armed with little more than a microscope, eventually developing a compelling thesis of the who, what, how, and when of a crime. Wiltshire's remarkable accuracy has made her one...
Pub. Date
2005
Description
Buddhism, one of the world's great religious traditions, attracts millions of modern-day followers. Hinduism, one of the most ancient of all belief systems, is increasingly well known in the West through expatriate Indian communities. Taoism has been an important influence on Western thinking, especially through the impact of the Tao Te Ching. Confucianism, less metaphysical in its principles, emphasizes family values and the role of the individual...
251) Baby botanist
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Baby Botanist studies plants. In her lab coat, she looks at plants both large and small. She finds plants growing in many places. Can plants grow on water? What foods come from plants? Find out with Baby Botanist!