Plants with Superpowers

Mimicry is common among insects in the animal kingdom. In this book, readers discover that plants do it too! It's a defense mechanism that keeps these plants from being disturbed, or worse, eaten! The achievable main text shares with readers how plants evolved to mimic and the ways it helps them survive in their habitat. With a fun design and full-color photographs of the plants discussed, this volume rounds out any discussion of plants' role in their ecosystem.

Why do roses have thorns? What are burs for? They're successful in keeping enemies and predators away! This superpowered defense is found on many kinds of plants, including well-known cacti! In this book, readers learn about these plants and find out the details of this cool defense. Concepts that are important for young science students, including survival and adaptation, ecosystems, and life cycles, are covered in the accessible main text, written especially for elementary readers.

Readers likely know that not every plant is made to be eaten. But perhaps they aren't aware that some species contain deadly toxins that can kill tiny insects, large animals, and even unsuspecting people. In this book, they learn all about deadly plants as well as how to spot them in the wild. Poison is a plant defense and through its discussion, readers learn about survival, adaptation, and life cycles, all important science curriculum concepts. Full-color photographs accompany text written especially for elementary readers.

When we think about camouflage, we think of animals. But, plants can hide in this way too! It's an important plant defense. This engaging volume shares with readers why some plants must hide in order to survive, which fits into science curriculum topics like plant life cycles, behavior, and the role plants play in their ecosystem. Beautiful, close-up photographs of the plants discussed draw readers into nature and encourage awareness of their surroundings and the natural world.

A plant may look beautiful. It may seem like it wouldn't hurt a fly-but some of them definitely would! In this book, readers learn about Venus fly traps, pitcher plants, and more, as well as the ways they are able to eat animals and insects whole. The main text discusses how being carnivorous is actually a defense, and how it helps these special plants survive. Full-color images and age-appropriate exploration of important science lessons are designed to complement classroom learning.