| Plants in Different Habitats Contributor(s): Kalman, Bobbie (Author), Sjonger, Rebecca (Author) |
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ISBN: 077872316X ISBN-13: 9780778723165 Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2006 Annotation: Plants are living things that grow and change. Over time, plants have made remarkable adaptations to suit the habitats in which they live. Simple text and beautiful images highlight how plants have adapted to life in the Arctic, in aquatic environments, and in other habitats such as those in deserts and grasslands. Nature's Change is a Bobbie Kalman series that clearly explains the concepts of change, such as metamorphosis, to young children. This unique series presents complex information in straight-forward language and in a logical sequence. Each title in the Nature's Changes series features large photographs and colorful illustrations. The books in this series are sure to become favorites! |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection |
| Dewey: 581.7 |
| LCCN: 2005036717 |
| Lexile Measure: 790 |
| Series: Nature's Changes |
| Physical Information: 0.15" H x 8.4" W x 9.08" (0.33 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 106590 Reading Level: 4.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This title is intended for ages 6-10. Plants are living things that grow and change. Over time, plants have made remarkable adaptations to suit the habitats in which they live. Simple text and beautiful images highlight how plants have adapted to life in the Arctic, in aquatic environments, and in other habitats such as those in deserts and grasslands. It describes plants that live in extreme environments and explains how they survive; explains the different ways plants find and store water; explains how plants compete for sunlight in dense forests or other low-light habitats; and, shows how some plants are camouflaged or have other defences that prevent them from being eaten. |