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Description
"Meat-Eating Plants: Toothless Wonders" by Lawrence, Ellen introduces young readers to carnivorous plants that obtain nutrients by trapping and "eating" animals. The book examines the science behind these fascinating plants, including well-known species like Venus flytraps, sundews, and butterworts. Designed for children in grades K-3 with a reading level of 4.3, the book explores how these plants attract, trap, and digest their prey.
Quick Summary
Get ready to meet plants that trap and digest creepy crawlies in ways that will make your skin crawl. Kids will be obsessed with the shocking traps, sticky sap, and the nasty ways these veggie predators snack on insects. If your kid loves weird science and gross facts, this book is basically "Who Would Win" meets a botanical horror show. Perfect for curious readers in grades 1-3 who are ready for some seriously strange plant science.