How do plants defend themselves?
(Book)
Author:
NoveList Series:
Published:
New York : PowerKids Press, 2015.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Status:
Louisville Children's NonFiction
J 581.47 OWE
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Louisville Children's NonFiction
J 581.47 OWE
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Sep 9, 2024
Description
"Though people don't often think of plants as needing to defend themselves, this book will illuminate the many ways that plants have developed defense mechanisms through subtle change over time. From prickly cactus spines to color changing and camouflage, varied adaptations of several plant species are covered. The illustrative labeled photos bring this fascinating topic to life and reinforce the concepts readers have learned"--Provided by the publisher.
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Unknown
ISBN:
9781477771570 (library binding), 1477771573 (library binding), 9781477771587 (pbk.), 1477771581 (pbk.)
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Description
"Though people don't often think of plants as needing to defend themselves, this book will illuminate the many ways that plants have developed defense mechanisms through subtle change over time. From prickly cactus spines to color changing and camouflage, varied adaptations of several plant species are covered. The illustrative labeled photos bring this fascinating topic to life and reinforce the concepts readers have learned"--Provided by the publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Owen, R. (2015). How do plants defend themselves? First edition. New York, PowerKids Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Owen, Ruth, 1967-. 2015. How Do Plants Defend Themselves? New York, PowerKids Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Owen, Ruth, 1967-, How Do Plants Defend Themselves? New York, PowerKids Press, 2015.
MLA Citation (style guide)Owen, Ruth. How Do Plants Defend Themselves? First edition. New York, PowerKids Press, 2015.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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