This book is an introduction to leaves. It describes what leaves are, where they grow, what they are for, and the variety of leaves around the world in different environments. It also introduces germination and the start of plant growth, photosynthesis and how plants make food. The book shows readers how to grow their own leaves. The book includes leaf fact boxes that highlight additional information, and a glossary and index. It is illustrated with full colour photos throughout.

 

This book is part of a book series called See How Plants Grow .

There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published 2009 by Hachette Children's Group .

Nicola Edwards is an experienced author and editor of non-fiction books for children.

This book has the following chapters: What are leaves? What do leaves look like? Leaves in hot and cold areas How do leaves start to grow? What are leaves for? How do leaves make food? How do leaves change? Defence and attack How do we use leaves? Grow your own leaves Glossary Index