Introduces flowers, describing the different types, life cycle, pollination, blooming seasons, and requirements for planting and caring for a flower garden.

"Flowers seem pretty in concept, but with each flip of the page readers are welcomed into the side of flowers that is downright weird."--

"The Better Together series presents an introductory look at some of nature's most exciting cooperative pairs. Bees and Flowers explores the close mutualistic relationship between the plants and insects. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience."--

"Flowers carry out a vital job for all flowering plants, they enable plants to reproduce. This book provides readers with a complete and comprehensive understanding of the role of flowers, their structure and how they are brilliantly designed to do this job. Clear diagrams, engaging text, and stunning photographs are used to explain the parts of a flowering plant, the parts of a flower, how different flowers are pollinated, how seeds are made, how...

"Sunflowers are symbols of friendship. Gardenias represent secrets and mystery. Irises say, I trust you. Flowers bring color and beauty to the everyday world around us, but flowers aren't just prety: Throughout history, they have been used to express ideas about ourselves and the people we care about. From asters to zinnias, from baby's breath to forget-me-nots, learn the magical, meaningful language of flowers with this magnificent guide to floriography....

Rhyming text explores the wonders of natural cooperation between flowers and the animals and insects of the forest.-- provided by publisher.

"How does a tiny seed grow into a flower? Find out about the life cycle of a flower in this delightful, fun-to-read book. Little ones learn about plant life and nature, and are inspired to grow their own super-tall sunflower from a tiny seed."--Back cover.

A counting book with photographs of wildflowers illustrating the numbers one through twenty.

Describes the living things in a flower garden, focusing on the dynamic variety of plants and the creatures that depend on them. Includes tips for starting your own flower garden.

Brief text accompanies photographs which record the development, function, and fertilization of a flower and illustrate the work of the wind and insects in pollination.