Our close relationship with plants goes back hundreds of
thousands of years — plants give us food, in addition to countless materials
useful for building, decorating, curing illnesses and keeping us clothed and
protected. Which plants have tasty, edible leaves? Why do some plants adopt
"disguises"? And which ones set "traps" for tiny animals?
From the "bearded" banyan to the African baobab, get ready to branch
out into our eye-opening world of plants!
The World of Science comics series engages,
educates and entertains children, imparting scientific facts, while nurturing
the love of Science through dynamic, full-colour comics. All topics covered are
in line with the Singapore primary Science syllabus and the Cambridge primary
Science curriculum, and also offer beyond-the-syllabus insights designed to
stretch inquiring young minds.
This book aligns with the following syllabi:
- Singapore
Science syllabus topics: Living and non-living things, Life cycles of
plants, Plant parts and functions, Reproduction in plants, Plant transport
system, and Photosynthesis.
- Cambridge
Primary Science syllabus topics: Plants.
- IB
Primary Years Programme Science syllabus topics: Living and non-living
things, Plants and animals, Habitats and ecosystems, and Interdependent
relationships.
Contents:
All About Plants:
- Plant
Power
- Travelling
Seeds
- What's
Down at the Root of It All?
All About Fungi:
- Spores
Forevermore
- What
Edible Treasure Can You Dig Up?
Garden Varieties:
- Green
Antlers
- Red
Hot Chilli Peppers
Defence and Attack:
- Masters
of Disguise
- Which
Plants Set Traps?
So Many Uses:
- Gotta
Love a Loofah!
- How
Does the African Baobab Survive the Dry Season?
Believe It or Not!:
- Making
Monkey Faces
- Giant
Vegetables
Plant & Fungi Files:
- Puffballs
- The
Ancient Cycads
- Sugar
Maple Tree
- Horned
Melon (Kiwano)
Quiz Challenge:
- So,
How Much Do You Really Know About Plants and Fungi?
Readership: 6-12 year olds, Singapore,
Asia-Pacific, worldwide. Trade, schools, libraries everywhere.
