Triggering a Venus flytrap takes the lightest touch from an insects wing or a spiders legs. Unlike many plants, the Venus flytrap doesnt only get nutrition from photosynthesis. Readers learn all about how the Venus flytrap draws in bugs to eat, as well as how theyre digested by the plant. The main content includes science curriculum information such as plant structures, habitat facts, and other unique elements of this plants life cycle. Fun fact boxes and full-color photographs provide readers with the juicy details of how the trap works and what it looks like in action.
Triggering a Venus flytrap takes the lightest touch from an insects wing or a spiders legs. Unlike many plants, the Venus flytrap doesnt only get nutrition from photosynthesis. Readers learn all about how the Venus flytrap draws in bugs to eat, as well as how theyre digested by the plant. The main content includes science curriculum information such as plant structures, habitat facts, and other unique elements of this plants life cycle. Fun fact boxes and full-color photographs provide readers with the juicy details of how the trap works and what it looks like in action.
Triggering a Venus flytrap to snap its trap takes just two light touches from an insect's wing or a spider's legs. Unlike many plants, the Venus flytrap doesn't just get nutrition from photosynthesis and soil. Readers learn all about how the Venus flytrap draws in bugs to eat, as well as how the plant digests. The main content includes science curriculum information such as plant structures, habitat facts, and other unique elements of this plant's life cycle. Fun fact boxes and full-color photographs show this intriguing plant--and its victims--in a fascinating light.
Plant and grow the most ferocious plant in the world with The Grow Your Own Flesh Eating Plant Kit! Insects and spiders beware! The Grow Your Own Flesh-Eating Plant Kit contains everything you need to grow and care for a Venus flytrap. Each kit comes with seeds, seed starter, a mini terrarium, and an informative illustrated book. Find out why Charles Darwin called the Venus flytrap “the most wonderful plant in the world” as you enjoy the process of growing and caring for an exotic plant from seed.
The Study of Plants in a Whole New Light “Matt Candeias succeeds in evoking the wonder of plants with wit and wisdom.” ―James T. Costa, PhD, executive director, Highlands Biological Station and author of Darwin's Backyard #1 New Release in Nature & Ecology, Plants, Botany, Horticulture, Trees, Biological Sciences, and Nature Writing & Essays In his debut book, internationally-recognized blogger and podcaster Matt Candeias celebrates the nature of plants and the extraordinary world of plant organisms. A botanist’s defense. Since his early days of plant restoration, this amateur plant scientist has been enchanted with flora and the greater environmental ecology of the planet. Now, he looks at the study of plants through the lens of his ever-growing houseplant collection. Using gardening, houseplants, and examples of plants around you, In Defense of Plants changes your relationship with the world from the comfort of your windowsill. The ruthless, horny, and wonderful nature of plants. Understand how plants evolve and live on Earth with a never-before-seen look into their daily drama. Inside, Candeias explores the incredible ways plants live, fight, have sex, and conquer new territory. Whether a blossoming botanist or a professional plant scientist, In Defense of Plants is for anyone who sees plants as more than just static backdrops to more charismatic life forms. In this easily accessible introduction to the incredible world of plants, you’ll find: • Fantastic botanical histories and plant symbolism • Passionate stories of flora diversity and scientific names of plant organisms • Personal tales of plantsman discovery through the study of plants If you enjoyed books like The Botany of Desire, What a Plant Knows, or The Soul of an Octopus, then you’ll love In Defense of Plants.
Thirteen flies become tasty snacks in this clever reverse counting book about subtraction, predators, and prey. Science meets subtraction in this fresh and funny STEM picture book with plenty of ewww factor to please young readers. A swarm of thirteen flies buzzes along, losing one member to each predator along the way. Whether the unfortunate insects are zapped or wrapped, liquefied or zombified, the science is real--and hilariously gross. Includes a guide to eating bugs, complete with nutritional information for a single serving of flies.
