Insect Pollinators (First Step Nonfiction ― Pollination) - Softcover

Boothroyd, Jennifer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1467760684 ISBN 13: 9781467760683

Publisher: LernerClassroom, 2015

Synopsis

Many insects drink nectar and collect pollen from flowers, and in the process they help plants reproduce. Readers will investigate how bees, butterflies, ants, and other insects assist in pollination. Simple text and supportive photos and diagrams help readers understand key ideas and details about this important science concept.

About this title

About the Author:

Jennifer Boothroyd taught elementary school for many years. She currently helps visitors explore the outdoors at a local nature center. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, taking pictures, and traveling. She is a huge Disney geek and loves planning trips to Walt Disney World for her friends and family.

Review:

"Though Ransom only mentions bees as pollinating agents, her introductions to flower functions and parts (which include glances at roots and stems as well) really stand alone as broad overviews. Still, Boothroyd's volumes do cover their limited topics in an inviting, systematic way. Each slim volume offers a bright, close-up nature photo on every page and one or two simple descriptive sentences. Frequent labels provide geographical information, flower names, or an additional fact. Insect Pollinators identifies six types of insects that transfer pollen, Animal Pollinators identifies eight other creatures―including humans―and Cross Pollination includes a reference to wind so that no pollen vector goes unmentioned. Self-Pollination clearly explains the value of this seed-making strategy and presents six common plants―from tomatoes to dandelions―that rely upon it. Each volume closes with a glossary and a rudimentary index. VERDICT: Suitable additions for those looking for material on plants or flowers."―School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

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About this edition

• Publisher: LernerClassroom
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1467760684
• ISBN 13: 9781467760683
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 24