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K-3Lightning Bolt Books: Plant Experiments series.
Higgins guides young scientists through careful examination of botany concepts, from parts of a plant and their functions to the environmental conditions necessary for growth. The classic activities and explanations are well organized and clearly illustrated, although a trip to the gardening store will be necessary for specific materials. Together, the books are comprehensive; separately, content is thin. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Lightning Bolt Books: Plant Experiments titles: Experiment with a Plant's Living Environment, Experiment with a Plant's Roots, Experiment with Parts of a Plant, Experiment with Photosynthesis, Experiment with Pollination, and Experiment with What a Plant Needs to Grow.