Step Into Science: Plants

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Step up your science knowledge with Step Into Science and discover the science of plants!

Step Into Science: Plants explains why flowers have colourful petals; how leaves make food for plants; and how water moves inside roots and stems. With the help of a cast of funny blobby characters, you'll different types of flower and discover what happens when seeds are kept in the dark.

Colourful and quirky illustrations make these core science topics exciting and fresh and encourage interaction with the subject.

Written to support the National Curriculum at Key Stage 2, each title explores key scientific topics through a combination of concise information and fun experiments.

Perfect for readers aged 7+

Titles in the series:

Electricity

Forces & Magnets

Habitats

Light

Plants

Rocks & Soil

Sound

The Body

Author Bio

Peter Riley was a science teacher for 25 years, 17 of them as Head of Science. His first book was published in 1981, and he has been a full-time author since 1996, with over 200 books published for children, students and teachers. He is the winner of the prestigious Schoolbook Award for Science in 2000, as well as being shortlisted for the Aventis Science Prize 2004 and nominated for the Educational Resources Award in 2009.