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The "At Home With Science" series aims to makes science fun and accessible to children of primary school age. This is a garden fun and fact book, discussing such questions as: Why is the grass green? and Why don't trees fall over? Editorial Reviews From School Library Journal Kindergarten-Grade 2-This simple book introduces children to plants and to backyard and pond life. Each spread begins with a question, such as "Where do plants come from?" or "Why do bees hum?" followed by a simple explanation. Unfamiliar terms are italicized and defined in the text and in a glossary. Each short chapter features an easy, related experiment as well as a theme-related riddle. Additionally, each spread includes a trivia blurb and a small, button-shaped picture demonstrating a handy tip. The colorful illustrations and large text make this volume accessible and inviting, and children will enjoy taking the appended 10-question review quiz. A good purchase for libraries seeking an introduction to botany. Holly Belli, Bergen County Cooperative Library System, West Caldwell, NJ Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. About the Author Janice Lobb is a lecturer in science at the City of Westminster College, in London, England. Peter Utton illustrated Shhh! by Sally Grindley, which won the U.K.'s Smarties Book Prize. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.