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Beatrix Potter's Gardening Life is the first work to explore the origins of Beatrix Potter's love of gardening and plants and show how this passion came to be reflected in her work.

Discover Nature’s Healing Power, Build Your Home Apothecary, and Transform Your Well-Being Are you tired of relying on medications with side effects that often feel worse than the condition? Do you wish you could treat stress, fatigue, or common ailments with time-tested, natural remedies? What if you could rediscover ancient wisdom—refined by modern science—to build a safe and effective home apothecary? The Apothecary Collection of Home Remedies is your complete guide to reconnecting with the ancient traditions of natural healing while embracing the clarity and confidence of today's ...

In How to Plant a Billion Trees, Walker tries to understand why her whole life didn’t fall apart, as was predicted. As she pieces together her story, she finds that it was thanks in no small part to her mother, her sisters, her friends who did not let the sexual abuse to define her. In this candid portrayal of a young girl, Nicole Walker writes about how, thanks to her family, her friends, and the mountains of the Wasatch, Cascades, and San Francisco Peaks, she reknit herself into the fabric of a supportive culture.

Why do some children thrive and others struggle? The answers may surprise you. New research indicates that the seeds for adult success are actually planted in the toddler years. Dr. Tovah Klein's research and firsthand work with thousands of toddlers explains why the toddler brain is best suited to laying the foundation for success. Dr. Klein reveals the new science behind drivers such as resilience, self-reliance, self-regulation, and empathy that are more critical to success than simple intelligence.

Ever hear of a fellow named Johnny Appleseed? They say he had a wolf as a pet and could heal wounds with his own two hands! But did you know that he spread apple seeds across the American frontier? Kick off your boots and listen to this fascinating story of Johnny Appleseed.

The Ultimate 3-in-1 Science Book for Curious Kids Why do we need sleep? How does the human body really work? How can plants make their own food? What are atoms, energy, and forces—and why are they everywhere? Science for Kids turns curiosity into understanding by explaining how the world works in a clear, engaging, and kid-friendly way. This book shows children that science is not something that only happens in labs—it happens inside their bodies, in their homes, and all around them every single day. One Book. Three Core Sciences. This 3-in-1 science collection gives children a strong ...

What if biology wasn’t boring—but something your child actually loved learning? Most kids struggle with biology because it feels confusing and overwhelming. Biology for Curious Kids changes that by turning real science into a fun, clear, and engaging adventure that helps children truly understand how life works. Instead of memorizing facts, children build real understanding and confidence—learning how living things grow, change, and connect, from tiny cells to entire ecosystems. Written in simple, friendly language, this book explains complex ideas through engaging examples, hands-on ...

Alex and Priscylla go on a school field trip to a cupcake factory. Alex, who loves cupcakes and experiments, experiments with some cupcake batter in the factory and in the end is in for a marvelous surprise as he seeks to create zombie cupcakes.

Curious listeners want to know how things work. Easy-to-understand explanations explain how water gets to and from our homes and describes the role of the community workers who make it all possible.

Triplet detectives with a love for plants and thrilling adventures - welcome to The Garden Girls Mystery Series. Dear Diary: I couldn't believe my good luck when Mom told me she'd been asked to solve a mystery, and the rest of the family could tag along, too. Pink lady slippers have been disappearing from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and it looks like a thief is to blame! Spring break is about to get a lot more exciting! Join Claire and her family as they try to solve The Mystery of the Missing Orchids in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and encounter more than a few ...

Mrs. Jeepers is taking her class to a science museum. But when they stumble onto a secret lab, it looks like the real science is going on behind the scenes! The curator, Dr. Victor, has a helper named Frank. Frank is tall, scarred, and likes to spend time in the greenhouse with his flowers—just like the creature in the book Liza just read. But Frank couldn't really be Frankenstein's monster, could he?

Learn about the role of flowers in pollination and spreading plant growth in this walk through how pollen works.

What can smell like bubblegum, glow neon green at night, be poisonous and yet still eaten by humans, and even help create rain? The answer is mushrooms! From their hidden networks underground to the fruiting body above, mushrooms can do incredible things. But don't call them plants - mushrooms are fungi. They're more closely related to animals like you!

The globetrotting naturalists of the 18th century were the geeks of their day: innovators and explorers who lived at the intersection of science and commerce. Foremost among them was Carl Linnaeus, a radical thinker who revolutionized biology. In What Linnaeus Saw, Karen Magnuson Beil chronicles Linnaeus's life and career in readable, relatable prose.

How can a single tree help build cars, protect doctors, power industries, and change the way people move across the planet? The Amazing Rubber Tree: How One Plant Changed the World takes readers on a fascinating journey through science, history, and innovation—starting with a living tree in the rainforest and ending with the rubber products we use every day. Young readers will explore: How rubber trees grow and why they produce latex How people learned to tap trees without cutting them down The transformation of liquid latex into solid rubber Rubber’s role in transportation, medicine, ...

Learn about growing a garden.

When Princess Aurora Daneen finds a patch of soil near Lullaby Lake, she decides to plant a tiny seed. Her friends, Uni the Unicorn, Parroty the Parrot, and Lobsty the Lobster, all help in their own special ways. But as the days go by, nothing seems to happen. The soil looks still. The seed stays hidden. “Maybe it’s not working,” whispers Lobsty. Aurora smiles softly. “Sometimes, growing takes time, and a little kindness.” Together, the friends learn what plants need to live, water, sunlight, soil, and care, and discover that love and patience are just as important for helping ...

Who knew there were so many different kinds of vegetables? Nonfiction pro Gail Gibbons responds to the need for books on good nutrition with this accessible exploration of vegetables. From glossy red peppers to lush, leafy greens to plump orange pumpkins, vegetables are explored in depth to clearly explain the many vegetable varieties, how they are grown, and why they are so good for us to eat.

Ann weeds and waters her garden every day, and grows a variety of different foods.

A cantankerous talking cactus reveals the significance of colors in flowers. Each different color means something to pollinators - bees, bats, birds, and more - to help them navigate and pollinate easily! This fun, nonfiction presentation of science combines our favorite pollinators and flowers to present new information that may surprise even some adults!