"Deadly poison, defensive weapons, specialized armor, carnivorous appetites, welcome to the wild side of the plant kingdom. Readers of this immersive book will experience the bizarre and remarkable world of plants through exciting experiments. Helpful hints, materials lists, and 'What's Next?' sections arm adventurous readers with everything they'll need for experimentation. They'll gain a working knowledge of the scientific method through boxes that provoke them to Ask, Test, Observe, and Measure on every project. They'll learn how to ask testable questions and develop other Next Generation Science Standards skills. Fascinating photographs and fact boxes keep readers engaged. Fun and informative, this versatile book is the perfect tool for any science curriculum."--Publisher's website

What makes a plant a plant? -- Science of plants -- Working scientifically -- Seeds -- Plant defense -- What plants need to grow -- Surviving a drought -- Water content -- How leaves work -- Helping nature? -- Flowers and seeds -- Fall colors -- Cloning plants -- Reading your results.