Animal Pollinators

by Jennifer Boothroyd

Overview

Many plants depend on animals to help move pollen around so that the plants can reproduce. Readers will see how hummingbirds, mice, bats, and other animals play a big role in pollination. Simple text and supportive photos and diagrams help readers understand key ideas and details about this important science concept.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467760690
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	First Step Nonfiction - Pollination
Pages:	24
Sales rank:	70,292
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 6.00(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	470L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Jennifer Boothroyd taught elementary school for many years. She currently helps visitors explore the outdoors at a local nature center. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, taking pictures, and traveling. She is a huge Disney geek and loves planning trips to Walt Disney World for her friends and family.

Table of Contents

Pollination 4

How Do Animals Pollinate? 8

Kinds of Animal Pollinators 13

Human Pollinators 20

Glossary 23

Index 24

Editorial Reviews

"Suitable additions for those looking for material on plants or flowers."―School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

From the Publisher

04/01/2015
Gr 1–3—Though Ransom only mentions bees as pollinating agents, her introductions to flower functions and parts (which include glances at roots and stems as well) really stand alone as broad overviews. Still, Boothroyd's volumes do cover their limited topics in an inviting, systematic way. Each slim volume offers a bright, close-up nature photo on every page and one or two simple descriptive sentences. Frequent labels provide geographical information, flower names, or an additional fact. Insect Pollinators identifies six types of insects that transfer pollen, Animal Pollinators identifies eight other creatures—including humans—and Cross Pollination includes a reference to wind so that no pollen vector goes unmentioned. Self-Pollination clearly explains the value of this seed-making strategy and presents six common plants—from tomatoes to dandelions—that rely upon it. Each volume closes with a glossary and a rudimentary index. VERDICT Suitable additions for those looking for material on plants or flowers.

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