 | Plants that break the rules (Natures Rule Breakers) Author: Vizcarra, Natasha | |
| Price: $7.59 | ||
Summary:
Did you know that some plants eat animals, move when touched, and grow fruits that explode and shoot their seeds through the air? These are some of the coolest in nature, and they're all inside this book. How did they become so odd?
Reviews:
Booklist (+) (03/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 03/01/2025 *Starred Review* The Nature’s Rule Breakers series reveals engaging facts about unusual organisms and unexpected adaptations. Vizcarra conveys scientific information with wit and zest, while top-notch photos bring the books’ unusual subjects into focus. Each volume’s main text is divided into thematic spreads stating a rule of thumb (e.g., “Plants make their own food.”) followed by examples of the rogues that disregard that particular law of nature. Plants That Break the Rules includes expected rebels like carnivorous Venus flytraps. Going deeper, however, readers learn about the Rajah plant, large enough to consume a mouse, and the sandbox tree, whose fruit explodes, shooting its seeds a distance of up to 147 feet. Opening with tips for caregivers and educators on previewing vocabulary, activating background knowledge, and directing close reading, the title ends with comprehension questions and extension activities. Back matter includes a detailed index and glossary of scientific terms. This series’ vivid imagery, humor, and surprises will delight and inform novices and aficionados alike. - Copyright 2025 Booklist.
