Debra McLeod
Booklist
Dec. 2004
Divided into five short segments, this succinct introduction to the world of plants discusses the nature, importance, and grouping of plants. The live-action photography is very appealing, and the straightforward narration proceeds at a good pace. Each segment features an interactive portion in which students are asked to respond to posed questions. Most questions are open-ended and require some investigative thinking. A short quiz follows the summary. Including a detailed teacher's guide, this is a solid choice for science classrooms.