Plants Can't Sit Still
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Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2016 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Plants Can't Sit Still

By Rebecca E Hirsch, Mia Posada (Illustrator)

Part of the Millbrook Picture Books series

Explore the surprising ways plants move without leaving their roots.

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32 pages· 254 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Uncover the secret life of plants as they twist, turn, and even explode! From sunflowers tracking the sun to Venus flytraps snapping shut, discover how plants are far from stationary. This vibrant journey reveals the hidden dynamism of nature, challenging what you thought you knew about the green world around you. What other secrets do these seemingly still organisms hold?

From the publisher

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 picture book shows just how excitingly active plants really are.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
254
Reading age
5–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD510L
Themes & topics
Books about flowers and plantsBooks about science and natureBooks about plantsBooks about ecosystemsBooks about seeds
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
August 1, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781467780315

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