Experiment with a Plant's Roots

by Nadia Higgins

Overview

Roots help keep plants alive. They take in water and minerals. But do you know how much of a plant is made up of its roots? Or whether roots always grow down? Let's experiment to find out!

Learn more about plants in the Plant Experiments series—part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781541509382
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2017
Series:	Lightning Bolt Books ® - Plant Experiments
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	7 MB
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Nadia Higgins is the author of 50-plus books for the school library market. She also worked as an editor in the industry for almost ten years. Many of her books have a science bent, though she's also written about pop stars, car art, and zombies. Nadia lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two young daughters.

Table of Contents

How Much of Plant Is Roots 4

How Much Water Do Onion Roots Take up? 10

Do Roots Always Grow Down? 16

Can a Piece of Carrot Root Grow New Leaves? 22

Observe Like a Scientist 28

Fun Facts 29

Glossary 30

Further Reading 31

Index 32