Photosynthesis

by Virginia B. Silverstein, Laura Silverstein Nunn, Alvin Silverstein

Book Overview

What is the most important scientific process that takes place on Earth? Many scientists would answer: photosynthesis. This process has made our planet livable for millions of species by providing the materials and the energy that Earth's creatures need. Well-known science writers Alvin and Virginia Silverstein and Laura Silverstein Nunn explain how photosynthesis works, how living creatures on our planet use it, and how it relates to the greenhouse...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761330003
• ISBN13: 9780761330004
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books (CT)
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8

Customer Reviews

Photosynthesis

Very readable introduction to photosynthesis. Includes some great facts like a single maple tree can produce 2 tons of food (sugar) in one sunny day. Could use some illustrations (e.g. cell anatomy and xylem and phloem, but photos are good. Includes a glossary, additional resource list, and index. Karen Woodworth-Roman, Children's Science Book Review