Lively Plant Science Projects

How quickly do plants grow? What do plants do without water? Easy-to-do science experiments paired with scientific explanations make this book a perfect resource for budding scientists. Ideas for further exploration and science fair projects follow every experiment. Book jacket.

About the Authors Ann Benbow is a biologist, a former elementary science methods teacher, and former editor-in-chief of a children's science magazine. Colin Mably, her husband, has also been a teacher and has developed numerous products in science education, from print to video.

Introduction	p. 4
What do Plants Do Without Water?	p. 6
What Do Plants Do Without Water? An Explanation	p. 8
How Are Plants' Roots the Same and Different?	p. 10
How Are Plants' Roots the Same and Different? An Explanation	p. 12
What Soil Is Best for Petunia Plants?	p. 14
What Soil Is Best for Petunia Plants? An Explanation	p. 16
How Does Water Travel up a Plant?	p. 18
How Does Water Travel Up a Plant? An Explanation	p. 20
How Quickly Do Plants Grow?	p. 22
How Quickly Do Plants Grow? An Explanation	p. 24
How Are Plants' Leaves the Same and Different?	p. 26
How Are Plants' Leaves the Same and Different? An Explanation	p. 28
How Can Flower Petal Colors Be Changed?	p. 30
How Can Flower Petal Colors Be Changed? An Explanation	p. 32
Do Plants Move Toward Light?	p. 34
Do Plants Move Toward Light? An Explanation	p. 36
How Well Do Plants Grow in Just Water?	p. 38
How Well Do Plants Grow in Just Water? An Explanation	p. 40
How Are Plants Suited to Where They Live?	p. 42
How Are Plants Suited to Where They Live? An Explanation	p. 44
Words to Know	p. 46
Learn More: Books and Internet Addresses	p. 47
Index	p. 48
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Lively Plant Science Projects

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