Do Plants Eat Meat? The Wonderful World of Carnivorous Plants - Biology Books for Kids | Children's Biology Books
Do Plants Eat Meat? The Wonderful World of Carnivorous Plants - Biology Books for Kids | Children's Biology Books

Author: Baby Professor

Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC

Published: 2017-03-15

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1541918207

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Did you know that some plants eat special food? Sunlight is not enough for them and they lack the capacity to create their own food. That is why they prey on insects. They have a unique scent that attracts their small prey so they just sit and wait until they can gobble something up! Should you be afraid of these carnivorous plants too?

Predator Plants
Predator Plants

Author: Yvonne Krishnan

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-05-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781546387411

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Monstrous? Frightening? Beautiful? Or just plain Extraordinary? Get the facts about Carnivorous Plants and the answers to 20 of the most frequently asked questions about these unique plants. This is an introductory book on carnivorous plants that will appeal to kids in Grades 2 to 5. With color photos on almost every page, this book uncovers the facts about these very unique plants which have adapted to survive in poor soil. This is an informative science book that is filled with beautiful images and information that is presented in a very easy to understand way. Complete with a glossary and a set of puzzles that will help reinforce learning in a fun and interesting way.

Brains On! Presents...It's Alive
Brains On! Presents...It's Alive

Author: Molly Bloom

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2020-09-08

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 0316428310

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The creators of the award-winning science podcast for kids, Brains On!, present a humorous, highly illustrated, fact- and fun-filled look at life on Earth— from deep sea creatures and carnivorous plants to the human body and stinky bacteria. Perfect for STEM collections! Did you ever wonder why jellyfish sting? Or if trees communicate with each other? How about why you can't tickle yourself? Well hold on to your noggins, because you're about to find out! Join the creators of the award-winning science podcast Brains On! as they explore the uber-awesome and sometimes gross world of biology—aka the study of living things. Inside these pages, you'll meet animals with superpowers, plants that eat meat, brains that trick you, and tiny microbes that live, well . . . all over you! Packed with mind-boggling facts and laugh-out-loud jokes, this book promises a brain-bending, jaw-dropping, belly-laughing good time as readers watch the world around them come ALIVE.

Wolfsnail
Wolfsnail

Author: Sarah C. Campbell

Publisher: Boyds Mills Press

Published: 2008-05-01

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781590785546

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A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book Perfect for kids interested in animals, science, and the world of their backyard, this photographic story of a day in the life of a wolfsnail offers a dramatic introduction to a little-known predator and the impact it has on habitats where it does not belong. On a typical day, the wolfsnail hunts its prey: other snails. Big, strong, and fast (for a snail), the wolfsnail has a taste for meat, and in some areas, it is called the cannibal snail. On the prowl, the wolfsnail finds the slime trail of a smaller snail and follows the path toward its prey. When the chase ends and the dramatic feast is done, nothing remains of the smaller snail... except an empty shell. Slithering and suspenseful, this enlightening book also includes amazing facts about the wolfsnail and a glossary.

Hungry Plants
Hungry Plants

Author: Mary Batten

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 2004-02-24

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0375825339

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This book offers readers a bug’s-eye view into the strange and fascinating world of carnivorous plants. From the “jaws” of the Venus flytrap to the pretty sundew plant whose delicate tentacles entrap its prey, the unique anatomy and behaviors of meat-eating plants are detailed with clear, engaging text and art.

The Omnivore's Dilemma
The Omnivore's Dilemma

Author: Michael Pollan

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2007-08-28

Total Pages: 481

ISBN-13: 0143038583

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"Outstanding . . . a wide-ranging invitation to think through the moral ramifications of our eating habits." —The New Yorker One of the New York Times Book Review's Ten Best Books of the Year and Winner of the James Beard Award Author of This is Your Mind on Plants, How to Change Your Mind and the #1 New York Times Bestseller In Defense of Food and Food Rules What should we have for dinner? Ten years ago, Michael Pollan confronted us with this seemingly simple question and, with The Omnivore’s Dilemma, his brilliant and eye-opening exploration of our food choices, demonstrated that how we answer it today may determine not only our health but our survival as a species. In the years since, Pollan’s revolutionary examination has changed the way Americans think about food. Bringing wide attention to the little-known but vitally important dimensions of food and agriculture in America, Pollan launched a national conversation about what we eat and the profound consequences that even the simplest everyday food choices have on both ourselves and the natural world. Ten years later, The Omnivore’s Dilemma continues to transform the way Americans think about the politics, perils, and pleasures of eating.

Midworld
Midworld

Author: Alan Dean Foster

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2012-09-11

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1453274073

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A jungle planet must defend against exploitative aliens in this novel by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. From the rich imagination of science fiction great Alan Dean Foster comes the story of Midworld, a Humanx Commonwealth planet that’s equally fragile and hostile. Covered by a lush rainforest, Midworld is home to a primitive society that lives in harmony with the natural world. But the arrival of an exploitative human company, whose workers know nothing of Midworld’s delicate ecosystem, sparks a conflict. Should Midworld’s villagers aid the humans or stand against them? The hero of Foster’s addictive page-turner, Born, decides to lead two humans across the perilous jungle. His choice propels Midworld toward annihilation—and leads him headlong into a battle for survival.

The Vegetarian Myth (16pt Large Print Edition)
The Vegetarian Myth (16pt Large Print Edition)

Author: Lierre Keith

Publisher:

Published: 2011-06-10

Total Pages: 662

ISBN-13: 9780369370570

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Part memoir, nutritional primer, and political manifesto, this controversial examination exposes the destructive history of agricultureâ "causing the devastation of prairies and forests, driving countless species extinct, altering the climate, and destroying the topsoilâ "and asserts that, in order to save the planet, food must come from within living communities. In order for this to happen, the argument champions eating locally and sustainably and encourages those with the resources to grow their own food. Further examining the question of what to eat from the perspective of both human and environmental health, the account goes beyond health choices and discusses potential moral issues from eatingâ "or not eatingâ "animals. Through the deeply personal narrative of someone who practiced veganism for 20 years, this unique exploration also discusses alternatives to industrial farming, reveals the risks of a vegan diet, and explains why animals belong on ecologically sound farms.

The Carnivorous Plants
The Carnivorous Plants

Author: Barrie Edward Juniper

Publisher:

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13:

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Plants, as is now becoming widely recognised, exploit animals in almost as many ways as animals use plants; only rarely, however, do they eat animals in the sense of catching, holding, and devouring prey. The manner, however, in which they function as carnivores grants insights into plant form, function, and evolution not otherwise readily available. The diversity of morphological, biochemical, and commensal features generates both the lay and the scientific interest in this diverse group. The carnivorous plants exhibit features which are common to many other non-carnivorous plants. However the extent to which these features have developed and the combination of different features in small organs is unique and therefore, can be exploited by using these plants as models for scientific research.