By Kathleen V. Kudlinski
Illustrated by David Schuppert

Northword Press, 2005
Ages 9 – 12
Hardcover, ISBN: 9781559718967
Paperback, ISBN: 9781559719803

Kids can peek underground, dig into the wonders of roots, and discover all the amazing things roots do for trees and plants. Whether children are junior gardeners or simply curious about the trees they climb and the flowers they pick, this picture book shows the side of the story they don’t see–the underground story. Kids and teachers alike will love this entertaining yet informative text that features a wide array of plants found in many difference reqions of the country. Perfect for classroom units on botany.

Subjects:

• Ecology
• Plants
• Poetry