Lone Cone Library

Provides science activities that encourage children to explore the nature of plants.

Plants don't eat food. Instead, they use sunlight to get energy that they can use. Photosynthesis looks at how plants take in water and air and turn them into sugars the plants can use.

Provides information on the world of agriculture, including the use of drones on farms, getting energy from plants, rooftop gardens, and more

"This field guide highlights 100 flowers and plants found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding about these living things and will be able to identify them in the wild"--Provided by publisher.

Wind energy uses gusting wind to power our modern world. Find out how it is harnessed, how it compares to other forms of energy, and how you could get involved in this exciting growing field someday.

"Prickly Plants introduces readers to thorny and spiney plants from around the world and the ways in which they use thorns and spines to protect themselves. From cacti to the crown of thorns, readers will be fascinated with these plants' prickly defenses!"--

"Eyewitness Bird gives a detailed overview for kids aged 9+ of a fascinating animal species and will encourage them to spot the incredible birds on the wing around you. Using full-color photographs of different species, feathers, beaks, bird anatomy and their nests, children can immerse themselves in the world of these feathered creatures. Witness the breathtaking moment when a chick hatches from its egg and watch as the young birds grow in their...

"Trees are essential. They provide water, shelter, and food for millions of plant and animal species, including humans. They deliver proven health benefits, and they capture and store carbon, which combats climate change. Yet trees are in trouble. Forests are struggling to adapt to climate change, and deforestation is a major threat. Recently, researchers and citizen scientists made the surprising revelation that trees communicate with each other...

Readers are able to create their own beautiful landscapes after they learn to draw flowers, trees, and plants thanks to this helpful guide. Step-by-step instructions clearly support readers, and colorful illustrations are included to give them an example to follow. This helps young artists build up their confidence, and the supportive tone of the text encourages them every step of the away. In addition, readers are instructed to use their own creativity...

Explains how all life on the Earth depends, directly or indirectly, on light from the sun, and describes how all ocean life, from the tiniest plankton to great whales, including the creatures in the darkest depths, form a web that uses sunshine.