Bibliograph

Why do plants have flowers?, and other questions about evolution and classification, Pat Jacobs

Type

Label

Why do plants have flowers?, and other questions about evolution and classification, Pat Jacobs

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8 to 12

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 3 to 7

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Why do plants have flowers?

Oclc number

978275719

Responsibility statement

Pat Jacobs

Series statement

Wildlife wonders

Sub title

and other questions about evolution and classification

Summary

Introduces what a plant is and the many different types, both flowering and nonflowering; describes how plants have adapted in different ways to handle their environment; and discusses the future of plants as the world changes

Table Of Contents

What is a plant? -- Classification of plants -- Parts of a plant -- A light diet -- Why do plants have flowers? -- Setting seed -- Spreading without seeds -- Harsh habitats -- Water plants -- Self-defense -- Record-breaking plants -- Artificial selection -- A green future? -- Incredible plants

Target audience

primary

Classification

Creator