Garden squad! | Oak Park Public Library

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Earliest Publication Date

2015

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Gardens are one of nature's busiest ecosystems. Bugs, pests, and plants are the key figures in this unique habitat, and readers are invited to explore the relationships that allow it to grow, thrive, and stand strong against the critters that want to destroy it. This text offers a fresh take on essential science concepts covered in elementary classrooms, using the high-interest topic of gardening to encourage readers to get outside and see, firsthand,...

2) Composting

Author

Hicks, Dwayne

Earliest Publication Date

2015

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Good gardeners know how to grow healthy plants. Great gardeners know the secret may be composting, a practice that has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. Young gardeners will learn the basics of composing with this text, whose hands-on approach to classroom science concepts makes learning fun. This science-rich text covers the basics of decomposition and the impact recycling organic material can have on our world. Readers will also learn about...

3) Growing flowers

Author

Decker, William (William Anthony), 1983

Earliest Publication Date

2015

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Flowers are delightful to look at, but they also play a critical role in ecosystems around the world. Budding gardeners get a comprehensive look at flowers with this beginner's guide, which comes complete with diagrams, colorful photos, and fact boxes. The age-appropriate text is driven by curricula standards and covers fundamental concepts such as plant life cycles and ecosystems. The text also includes tips for caring for plants and starting a garden...

4) Growing vegetables

Author

Bath, Louella

Earliest Publication Date

2015

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Vegetables are tasty to eat and fun to grow. Readers are encouraged to get their hands dirty with this book, which offers a comprehensive look at the science of vegetable gardens. Elementary science concepts, such as life cycles and ecosystems, are treated with age-appropriate language and reinforced by colorful images, informative diagrams, and fact boxes. Young gardeners will learn the best practices for growing vegetable gardens and gain an understanding...

5) In the Soil

Author

Mack, Dave

Earliest Publication Date

2015

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From the outside, soil may just look like a pile of dirt. Up close, however, it's a complex world of living creatures that helps us grow healthy plants. This guide to soil teaches readers the basics of this fundamental garden component, including microorganisms, nutrients, and soil health and care. The curriculum-driven text also brings in related subjects such as composting and worms to provide a comprehensive learning experience. The text's elementary...

6) Seeds, bulbs, and sprouts

Author

Puri, Devi

Earliest Publication Date

2015

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How seeds grow into plants.