Plants are more than pleasant things to look at. Our lives depend on them! This beautifully designed volume about vegetation stresses the importance of plants on our planet. Readers will learn unforgettable facts about plants, including the wide variety of species, habitats, characteristics, reproductive adaptations, and human uses. Activity boxes encourage readers to get outside to observe the plants where they live, while quizzes reinforce essential curricular information. Hands-on projects such as designing a garden and pressing flowers offer more ways to appreciate the plentiful plant life on Earth.