Nature Experiments & Activities, Botany - Genetics & Reproduction, Gardening Techniques, Tools, & Tricks, Flowers & Plants
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Overview
A fascinating look inside the world of seedless plants and plants with some remarkably unique kinds of seeds. Observe to understand the basics of reproduction, photosynthesis, and the basic cycles of life. Nature Close-Up, an innovative nature series for young readers, shows you all this -- and much more. It takes you in close to all sorts of common creatures and organisms and lets you explore their world. Photographer Dwight Kuhn's beautiful and amazing images will fascinate readers of all ages. Besides offering an intimate view of life visually, the text of each book introduces readers to the subject and then brings the facts to life through hands-on investigation and observation. Complete with a glossary and sources for more information, these books are ideal for students and nature buffs alike.Describes plants that reproduce by creating perfect copies of themselves, how different plant parts generate these clones, and what a grower can do to encourage plant clones. Includes activites and experiments related to plants.
Editorials
Children's Literature
What do strawberries, onions, and daffodils have in common? They can reproduce themselves through cloning. Pascoe divides this book into three sections covering 1) theories of sexual and asexual reproduction, 2) examples of asexual reproduction, and 3) experiments to help us better understand asexual reproduction. After discussing the pros and cons of both seeds and cloning, the author discusses plants from stems (strawberry runners, iris rhizomes, potato tubers, daffodil bulbs, and crocus corms). Next, plants from roots and leaves are covered—like common milkweed, raspberries, kalanchoe, and African violets. After mentioning specific examples like dividing clumps of hosta, layering a rose bush branch, taking a cutting of a peperomia, and grafting a shoot from one plant to another, the author briefly touches on cloning plants in tissue cultures in laboratories and provides a sidebar on genetic engineering. Section 2 contains simple instructions for children to learn hands-on by planting a potato patch, rooting African violets, dividing a spider plant, or grafting a coleus. Section 3 poses questions and suggests experiments. Curious children will want to know the answer to questions like: "Big eyes or small eyes: which potatoes grow faster?" Close-up photos of plants combined with clear, concise text make this book informative yet easy to read. Forty-eight pages include an index, references, a glossary, and sources for supplies. Other 2004 additions to the "Nature Close-up" series include Freshwater Fish and Mantids. 2004, Blackbirch Press/The Gale Group, Ages 8 to 12.—Chris Gill
Book Details
Published
October 28, 2003
Publisher
Cengage Gale
Pages
48
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781567114447