New in the Spectacular Science Projects Why are leaves green? What are the parts of a flower? How do plants make seeds? Kids will discover the amazing answers to these questions and many more in this latest book from everybody's favorite science teacher, Janice VanCleave. With the help of fun, safe experiments and activities that use materials found around the house, kids will learn everything they need to know about plants. And, along the way they'll pick up ideas, topics, and plenty of tips for the best science fair projects ever! * Covers all important plant topics, including cells, seeds and seeding development, effects of light, absorption of water, reproduction, and growth * Features 20 complete experiments plus many more projects and activities related to each topic JANICE VANCLEAVE (Riesel, Texas) is a former elementary and high school science teacher and science fair judge who now spends her time writing and giving science workshops. She is the author of twenty-six books with sales totaling over one million copies.