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Publisher
University Press of Kansas
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
A guidebook for a new generation of plant enthusiasts, it includes up-to-date nomenclature, keys, and descriptions, as well as habitat, distribution, and ecological information. In addition to herbaceous plants, the book profiles several woody species. For purposes of identification, conservation, study, or the simple pleasure of thumbing through, it is a resource without parallel.
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English
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This field guide highlights 100 flowers and plants found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding about these living things and will be able to identify them in the wild. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
44) Balloon trees
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Follows the wide variety of steps involved in making a ballon starting with tapping the rubber tree.
47) How flowers grow
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes how seeds develop into flowering plants, and how flowers lead to the production of new plants, and discusses how plants make their own food and the various kinds of flowers that live in different environments.
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Goosebumps. Original series volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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"Dr. Brewer is doing a little plant-testing in his basement. Nothing to worry about. Harmless, really. But Margaret and Casey Brewer are worried about their father. Especially when they ... meet ... some of the plants he is growing down there. Then they notice that their father is developing plantlike tendencies. In fact, he is becoming distinctly weedy--and seedy. Is this just part of their father's 'harmless' experiment? Or has the basement turned...
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English
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This new, completely revised second edition of her bestselling classic is a design compendium that is as practical as it is inspirational. Designing with Succulents shares design and cultivation basics; hundreds of succulent plant recommendations; and profiles of 50 easy-care, drought-tolerant companion plants. Lavishly illustrated with 400 photographs, you will find everything you need to visualize, create, and nurture a thriving, water-smart succulent...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
What causes wind? How have scientists and engineers learned to use wind energy to generate power? Where is the best place to build a wind turbine? Readers will find the answers to these and other questions in this fascinating book about harnessing the power of wind. This important early elementary science topic is covered in rich detail with a strong focus on STEM topics featured in the Next Generation Science Standards. Colorful diagrams and photographs...
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English
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Colorful, mysterious, and often fantastically shaped, fungi have been a source of wonder and fascination since the earliest hunter-gatherers first foraged for them. Today there are few, if any, places on Earth where fungi have not found themselves a home. And these highly specialized organisms are an indispensable part of the great chain of life. They not only partner in symbiotic relationships with over ninety percent of the world’s trees and flowering...
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Language
English
Description
Learn how to recognize trees you see every day by their bark; branching patterns; fruits, flowers, or nuts; and overall appearance. Created for in-the-field or at-home use, this guide is an easy-to-use resource that covers every common tree in western North America-from the eastern base of the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific coast.
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English
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A comprehensive and photographed guide to growing and using healing plants, including recipes.
Herb gardens bring us deep into the heart of our medicine: when we step inside, their beauty and healing literally surround us. Blankespoor shows how to design a herb garden, and organically grow some of the most healing plants on the planet. Detailed herbal profiles, and clear instructions on transforming your garden harvests into botanical medicine and...
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English
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A revealing peek into the captivating world of gardening in miniature, complete with inspiring photos and practical step-by-step instructions.
A delightful, fun, and endlessly creative new trend is sweeping the gardening world: miniature gardening! With your imagination as the only limit to this infinitely customizable technique, miniature gardening showcases your individuality. Once you've learned how to design, create, and grow tiny plant combinations...
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