(Simple Introductions to Science)

Ages 6-12.    Learn about the importance of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators in this children's book that includes an introduction to botany and a plant identification guide. Native plants surround us every day, so it's easy to take them for granted. But they are vital to the existence of all animals-including humans! Native plants provide sources for food and shelter that wildlife can't live without. Become a young botanist. Learn all about native plants, wildflowers, trees, and shrubs. Professional entomologist Jaret C. Daniels presents a kids' introduction to botany. From beautiful wildflowers like the common sunflower to majestic trees like the red maple, this easy-to-understand book is a perfect guide for beginners.     144 pages  pb