About this item
Highlights
- Not all plants behave like plants.
- 8-12 Years
- 9.7" x 8.1" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Science & Nature
- Series Name: Nature's Rule Breakers
Description
About the Book
Not all plants behave like plants. Did you know that some plants eat animals, and only sprout only after catching on fire? These plants are some of the weirdest but coolest plants in nature, and they're all inside this kids book about plant behavior. Why are they like this?
Book Synopsis
Not all plants behave like plants. Did you know that some plants eat animals, and only sprout only after catching on fire? These plants are some of the weirdest but coolest plants in nature, and they're all inside this kids book about plant behavior. Why are they like this? Be a plant detective and find out in the Plants That Break the Rules Plant Book!
Part of the Nature's Rule Breaker's Children's Book Series, this 32-page nonfiction book explores weird but cool plant species that don't follow the rules of nature with fun-filled facts and vibrant photos that will prove just how unique these plants really are!
Science Books for Kids Ages 8-12 Features:
- Comprehension questions
- Extension activity
- Supports NGSS standards
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From the Back Cover
Some of the weirdest plants in the world don't behave like most plants. What are these oddball plants? Why did they get so weird? Be a plant detective and find out!Review Quotes
The Nature's Rule Breakers series reveals engaging facts about unusual organisms and unexpected adaptations. Vizcarra conveys scientific information with wit and zest, while top-notch photos bring the books' unusual subjects into focus. Each volume's main text is divided into thematic spreads stating a rule of thumb (e.g., "Plants make their own food.") followed by examples of the rogues that disregard that particular law of nature. In Animals That Break the Rules, such norms as "Birds Fly, Fish Swim" are flouted by "Birds Who Didn't Get the Memo," which include the flightless steamer duck, not just the usual penguins. Occasional fact boxes share fun trivia, such as awarding baby monotremes the "cutest name" puggles. Plants That Break the Rules includes expected rebels like carnivorous Venus flytraps. Going deeper, however, readers learn about the Rajah plant, large enough to consume a mouse, and the sandbox tree, whose fruit explodes, shooting its seeds a distance of up to 147 feet. Opening with tips for caregivers and educators on previewing vocabulary, activating background knowledge, and directing close reading, each title ends with comprehension questions and extension activities. Back matter includes detailed indexes and glossaries of scientific terms. This series' vivid imagery, humor, and surprises will delight and inform novices and aficionados alike. --Booklist, March 2025