Presents a children's book for early readers that describes the various regions that plants grow including forests, rivers, coasts, deserts, and other areas.

Author Leigh Joseph, an ethnobotanist and a member of the Squamish Nation, provides a beautifully illustrated essential introduction to Indigenous plant knowledge. Plants can be a great source of healing as well as nourishment, and the practice of growing and harvesting from trees, flowering herbs, and other plants is a powerful way to become more connected to the land. The Indigenous Peoples of North America have long traditions of using native plants...

Introduces the reader to stinging plants, poisonous plants and plants that eat animals.

Carle follows the journey of a seed, from being blown by the wind to taking root and sprouting seeds of its own.

"Describes the fascinating plant details that are too small for the unaided eye to see, and how these microscopic systems work to keep the plant alive and healthy"--Provided by publisher.

Illustrated guide to growing planters and vegetables from seeds. Green thumb Lin Huilan uses creative ways to turn seeds, vegetables and roots from the market into organic, lively and beautiful greenery that are also eatable.

"Plenty of plants and animals tough out the harshest conditions by becoming dormant. Explore the science behidn the many different ways plants and animals wait, rest, and pause."--Dust jacket.