Flower Science

Little Ida liked the student, who always had a tale to tell, a lot. So, one morning, when little Ida's flowers had all withered, she asked the student what could have happened to them.

Roses. They're remarkable, when you think about it. All across the world, people present them to the ones they most adore, not as a mere gift, but as a tangible symbol of sincerest love. A cynic might call such a universal gift "uninspired". After all, its common knowledge that the gesture is replicated millions of times across the world every year. Yet, the vast majority of people who receive these humble offerings will feel truly special in doing so.

In this enchanting children's book, written by a kid, for kids, embark on a whimsical adventure that reveals the extraordinary origins of flowers and their incredible diversity of colors, sizes, shapes, and smells. Meet Buttercup, a little color-less flower who yearns for uniqueness and wonders why all the flowers in her field look identical. In the lush and vibrant meadow where Buttercup resides, the flowers bloom in perfect symmetry, creating a breathtaking sea of sameness.

Irina es una niña que vive en un orfanato, en el Polo Norte, y siempre está pintando flores y peces. Pero un buen día una señora viene a buscarla. La adopta y se la lleva a vivir con ella a Madrid. Irina pronto se acostumbrará a la vida en la ciudad, y será feliz. Pero de pronto, un día, un dolor intenso en las piernas la obliga a guardar cama. Su madre sabe que ese mal repentino tiene que ver con su origen, e inician un viaje de vuelta al Polo Norte....

As a building burns and the team is split, Exile is left alone to face off against the two deadliest professionals in Capital City. Can he hold them off long enough for the cavalry to arrive? Can Red Bear and Paragon save the occupants before the building collapses on top of them? Even when Blackbird steps in to offer a hand, will it be too late?

How is honey made from a flower? Follow each step in nature's cycle - from pretty bloom to tasty treat - in this fascinating book!

Flowering plants, cone-bearing plants, ferns, and mosses make up the four main plant groups. But did you know that each of these groups has a different life cycle? Or that some plants reproduce with seeds and others reproduce with spores? This fascinating book investigates the life cycles of each of the four main plant groups.

Amazon #1 best-selling nature book!! Farkleberry. Chrysothamnus nauseosus. Old Man's Beard. Zanthoxylum clava-herculis. What do all of these farkling, nauseating, hairy clubs of Hercules have in common? They are all easily-identifiable plants found in Oklahoma, that's what!

On January 25, 1862, naturalist Charles Darwin received a box of orchids. One flower, the Madagascar star orchid, fascinated him. It had an 11.5-inch nectary, the place where flowers make nectar, the sweet liquid that insects and birds eat. How, he wondered, did insects pollinate the orchid? It took 130 years to find the answer.

Are fairies real? Author and fairy whisperer Carol Weakland introduces children and the young at heart to nature spirits in this magical book. Flower fairies are gentle and kind. They have so many secrets to share with us. Smell that heavenly fragrance? That is a flower fairy saying, "Hello!" Secrets of the Flower Fairies will help you learn about these wonderful beings of light.

The "My First Encyclopedia Set" series takes you on a journey through time, immersing you in the era of dinosaurs, allowing you to sense the power of life, and experience the fascinating realm of science.

When Dylan Malloy loses his beloved wife, Jenna, in a car accident, the grief-stricken history professor and best-selling sci-fi author suddenly finds himself thrust into time, where he tries desperately to prevent the accident from occurring. Unintended consequences put his mission, past and own future in jeopardy, along with Jenna's.

Houston, Texas, 1985. 0735 hrs. Franco Hernandez is pronounced dead. At 0755 hrs, he awakens. By 1100 hrs, the virus has spread throughout St. Mary's Hospital, infecting patients and staff. By 1600 hrs, the contagion has spread across Galveston. 1715 hrs: The Galveston Police Department is overrun. 2100 hrs: Houston is overrun with the undead.

Laura Kettleton, three months shy of turning 16, lives in Cranbrook, Oregon. It's early December and she already has her Christmas wish list written down. These include wishing that Martin Walker would like her as more than a friend; that her best friend, Saba Knight, had not moved to Alaska; and that her parents were not on the verge of getting a divorce.

Do plants really move? Absolutely! You might be surprised by all ways plants can move. Plants might not pick up their roots and walk away, but they definitely don't sit still! Discover the many ways plants (and their seeds) move. Whether it's a sunflower, a Venus flytrap, or an exotic plant like an exploding cucumber, this fascinating book shows just how excitingly active plants really are.

A leaf can be a...shade spiller, mouth filler, tree topper, rain stopper. Find out about the many roles leaves play in this poetic exploration of leaves throughout the year.

There is no power greater than love ... Imagine if there was a world beyond what we can see? What if our dreams were not just dreams? What if there is a place where we can live and love in peace and harmony? What if a science fiction romance wasn’t fiction? Get ready to lose yourself with Lee and Van in a romantic adventure that up to now was just a fantasy. You will discover love has no boundaries. Explore the complexities of connections that span across galaxies and the heartwarming reminder of the power of love.

How does an apple tree produce a tasty fruit? Follow each step in nature's cycle - from starting a new tree to eating a juicy apple - in this fascinating book!

What do plants eat? Why do some plants have flowers and others don’t? And what’s the tallest plant out there? Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files is the perfect nonfiction resource for all these questions and more. Based on the bestselling series and the new Netflix show, this new nonfiction series is perfect for the youngest scientists of tomorrow as they learn along with Ada.

It’s been two years after I’d cleared my father’s name and made Dragonrider Academy my permanent residence. I’m ready to celebrate and finally ride together with Killian. Except, the second we take to the skies, we fly right into a trap. The Wild Dragons have been waiting for this moment to strike. My bond with Killian and my dragon will be tested like they never have before.