What Will Grow?

Updated April 13, 2026
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Be thankful for plants : how plants are essential to life on our planet
Ziefert, Harriet
Paper Book
The third book in the Be Thankful . . . series for kids; this time, providing a gorgeous exploration of plant life and showing how essential they are to sustaining life on Earth Would animals be satisfied without plants? They would not! Leaves for gorillas, Food for...
Restoring prairie, woods, and pond : how a small trail can make a big difference
Lawlor, Laurie
Paper Book
A small town with few resources comes together to restore nature and create a valuable resource for the entire community in this inspiring middle grade nonfiction book. Restoring Prairie, Woods, and Pond is about activism at the community level--and tells how a small village...
When a tree falls : nurse logs and their incredible forest power
Pendreigh, Kirsten
Paper Book
The perfect read for exploring nature with children, this beautiful nonfiction picture book offers an awe-inspiring look at the forest's life cycle. A tree suns and sways in the forest. She is a place to grow, to rest, and to shelter. But what happens when a...
Pinecone regrown : how one species thrives after fire
Boxer, Elisa
Paper Book
Through lyrical prose and stunning art, learn how one tree species thrives through fire. One pine cone hangs in wait at the top of a tall lodgepole pine--for forty years it waits. But it watches as a small spark flickers into flame. It watches as the flames whip into a forest fire, sending...
Forests
Beckerman, Nell Cross
Paper Book
An enchanting exploration of one of Earth's most familiar ecosystems, from the team behind the acclaimed books Caves and Volcanoes. So much to see, to smell, to hear, to taste, to feel. So much to find... in the forest. Using evocative storytelling, Nell Cross...
Plant
Burnie, David
Paper Book
Unleash your inner botanist and become an eyewitness to the dizzyingly diverse world of plants. The iconic eyewitness is back in a new and improved format to be passed down through the generations. This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of...
Edible wild plants
Darnowski, Douglas W.
Paper Book
This title introduces readers to a variety of edible wild plants that grow in North America. Readers can use the book to identify plants, learn which parts are edible, and safely locate the plants in the wild. The title includes beautiful photographs, fun facts, and useful specifications. Aligned to...
The dirt! : wild life under the soil's surface
Leigh, Lindsey
Paper Book
Dig into the often messy world of critters who live underground and learn about why soil is essential to life on earth! Did you know there is an entire ecosystem right beneath our feet? Have you ever heard of the "poop loop"? This graphic nonfiction title will both educate and...
The junior plant lover's handbook : a green thumb guide for kids
Williams, Molly
Paper Book
An interactive, illustrated guide perfect for any burgeoning plant lover! Research shows plants can keep us (and our living spaces) happier and healthier. This illustrated guide breaks down everything from basic light and water needs to soil and temperature...
From plant to plate
Gadzekpo, Darryl
Paper Book
Grow mighty ingredients, then transform them into delicious, plant-powered feasts with this sustainable cookbook. A visual feast for 7-9 year olds, From Plant to Plate is the perfect book to inspire kids to get growing, get cooking, and get plant-powered eating.
Up in the garden and down in the dirt
Messner, Kate
Paper Book
In this exuberant and lyrical addition to the award-winning Over and Under series, emerging readers will delight in discovering the wonders that lie hidden between stalks, under the shade of leaves, and down in the dirt. From the author-illustrator team behind...
Inside the compost bin
Plan, Melody Sumaoang
Paper Book
From creation of the "compost cake" to curing and, finally, using the compost, budding composters will discover what it takes to have a successful bin-as well as the plethora of benefits a compost bin can have to the surrounding environment. Master composter, Melody Sumaoang Plan, shows readers...
Wonder World: Earth: The Natural Science of Soil
Lerwill, Ben
Discover the spectacular science of soil in the first book in a new series all about the wonders of the natural world! From housing billions of worms, bugs, and microbes to providing enough nutrients to feed a planet worth of creatures, soil sustains life on...

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