Provides illustrations and information about the world of plants, discussing their life cycles, looking at the plants that thrive in different ecological zones, such as rainforests, grasslands, and deserts, and examining the relationship between plants and humans.

"Plants have roots, stems, leaves, and sometimes flowers. Each part of a plant does a special job. But do you know what a stem does? Or how different seeds travel away from their parent plants? Let's experiment to find out! Simple step-by-step instructions help readers explore science concepts and analyze information."--Provided by publisher.

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind wind power."--

"Describes the use of wind energy in the past and present and discusses how it could be used in the future"--

"Describes the use of hydropower in the past, present, and future"--

"A plant's environment helps it grow. Weather, soil, and animals are important to a plant's survival. But do you know what happens to a plant when the seasons change? Or how earthworms help a plant's roots? Let's experiment to find out! Simple step-by-step instructions help readers explore science concepts and analyze information."--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to forests."--

Presents facts about plants, including which ones eat insects, how cacti store water, and where the tallest tree in the world is.

Carle follows the journey of a seed, from being blown by the wind to taking root and sprouting seeds of its own.