Age
5-8
Grade
K-3
Ellen Lawrence
Meat-Eating Plants: Toothless Wonders
Paperback
(Science Slam! Aug. 1, 2012)
An unsuspecting fly buzzes around a clump of colorful plants in a swamp. Unaware of any danger, it lands on one of the plants. Snap! The plant's trap snaps shut in less than a second, and the fly is now the meal of a Venus flytrap! This title explores the world of carnivorous plants that obtain nutrients by "eating" animals. From plants that act like sticky flypaper to trap their prey, to other plants that lure their victims into deep pitchers of liquid from which the animals will never escape, children will learn about a variety of plants that employ interesting techniques to capture food. From beautiful photographs of these unusual plants to high-interest, high-gross-factor facts, Meat-Eating Plants: Toothless Wondersmakes learning about carnivorous plants a lively, engaging experience. The fun topic ensures that young readers will enjoy engaging in science while developing their powers of observation and critical thinking.Meat-Eating Plants: Toothless Wondersis part of Bearport's Plant-ology series.
- Series
- Plant-Ology
- ISBN
- 1642807893 / 9781642807899
- Pages
- 24
- Weight
- 6.4 oz.
- Dimensions
- 9.7 x 0.2 in.
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