Roots anchor plants in the ground, and they take in water and minerals from the soil to help plants grow. There is a lot to learn about these important plant parts, and readers discover many fun facts about roots through simple, clear text and helpful diagrams. Detailed, full-color photographs are also included to help readers develop a strong understanding of an important elementary science curriculum topic. Detailed Table of Contents, Diagrams,...

Explains what roots look like and how they function in plants.

Clear photographs and simple, engaging text describe roots and how they help plants live and grow.

"With their Thirsty Roots, plants soak up water and get nutrients from the ground. Roots also help plants stand up tall. See how roots help plants grow in this beautifully illustrated story set to music."--Publisher's website.

Some of the vegetables we eat are actually roots! What are these root vegetables, and how do roots contribute to the functioning of people and plants beyond the kitchen?

Plant roots are amazing! From keeping plants anchored in the ground to sucking up water from the soil, roots are an essential part of plants. Some go deep below Earth's surface while others spread far and wide just below the dirt. Dig in to discover how roots help plants survive.

"Young readers learn to identify and describe the parts of a plant in this guide to basic biology concepts that combines fact-filled text with suggestions for hands-on learning. This creative approach to a familiar topic includes activities that are clearly broken down to allow readers to develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Colorful photographs are presented alongside the main text, which supplements life science curriculum topics....

27 woodcuts cut on 23 wood blocks (24 woodcuts actually appear in the book). Cherry wood block in a hand-made cardboard slipcase with a proof in black ink on the outside.

Discusses different types of roots, how they affect plants, and which ones we eat.

Folder 1: 19 proofs of woodcuts pulled and colored by Fritz Kredel, some in more than one version, on 18 sheets of Japanese paper, size ranging from 19 x 14 cm. to 26 x 16 cm. ; 7 black and white proofs of woodcuts on Japanese paper, 25 x 16 cm. ; 1 black and white proof of woodcut on green paper, 10 x 12 cm.