Books with author Gerald Scrace Legg

In The World of Plant Life, young readers will learn about the parts of a plant, the different ways plants reproduce, and how plants grow. they will explore such processes as photosynthesis, pollination, and fertilization, and they will examine an amazing variety of plants, which thrive in such diverse environments as deserts, mountains, oceans, and rain forests. From plants that eat insects to trees that tower hundreds of feet overhead, this book provides an entertaining and informative look at the world of plants.

The World of Insect Life provides a fascinating introduction to the most numerous creatures on Earth -- insects! In this book, young readers will learn about the different parts of an insect, including its armor-like outer skeleton, and they will discover how insects see, feel, and fly, how they hunt for food, and how they defend themselves against attackers. From blood-sucking fleas to diving beetles, this book shows insects in an eye-opening new light!