Different plants thrive in different climates, from your backyard to the rain forests of Madagascar. Which California trees can grow taller than the Statue of Liberty? What North and South Carolina coastal plant eats insects? Which plants are sharp to the touch? With Plants Around the World, young readers will learn how plants need us and how they help us.
With two-page colorful illustrations, World Book’s Learning Ladders series is for young learners with a primary reading level of grades K-2 looking to learn the basics about nature, science, and their communities. Each nonfiction book was created for children to learn about topics they’re most curious about. Each book in the 10-volume series features colorful illustrations, fun facts, and easy to understand sentences. Words in bold type help early readers build vocabulary skills.