Look inside ...    Plant Life in Field and Garden by Arabella B. Buckley Third volume in the Eyes and No Eyes series, introduces children to the wonders of plant life through examination of a variety of plants, including the cabbage, the turnip, the cucumber, and the rose. In addition to becoming familiar with the structure of plants, the reader discovers how seeds grow, how insects help, and how plants defend themselves. Through this book children are inspired to become keen observers of plant life as they collect specimens and study plants in their natural habitats. Seven color illustrations and numerous black and white drawings complement the text. 5.5 x 8.5 inches.  Ages 8-10 79 pages $15.95

Table of Contents

Front Matter

The Shepherd's Purse
The Work Done by Leaves
The Story of a Turnip
How a Seed Grows
Making New Seeds
How Insects Help
Seed-Boxes Which We Eat as Vegetables
The Cabbage Plant
How Plants Defend Themselves
Wild Flowers and Garden Flowers
The Rose Family
The Dead-nettle and the Pea-flower
Climbing Plants
How Plants Store Food
Underground Vegetables
How Seeds Travel