Fantastic Plants
Series of 6 titles
Some plants are just weird! The Venus flytrap is one of the weirdest, famous for luring in and eating bugs and small animals. However, it isn't the only plant that does this. The pitcher plant's sweet nectar attracts insects to their doom. Readers with an appreciation for the odd will love learning about some strange members of the plant world, including the ruthless banyan tree, the smelly dragon arum, and underwater forests of kelp. Each plant's habitat, unique traits, and prey are included in the main content, which is written with accessible and motivating language. • Engages readers with a new way of looking at plants and their life cycles while also addressing an important part of the elementary science curriculum • Graphic elements highlight both common and special plant structures • Vibrant photographs allow readers to view rare plants up close