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2) Cactus
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Enterprises
Pub. Date
[1991]
Language
English
Description
An introduction to cactuses, a plant family of some 2000 species which share the ability to store water.
4) Cacti
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
Describes the history and development of cacti, different species, their habitats and some of their uses.
8) Cactus
Author
Publisher
Morrow Junior Books
Pub. Date
[1992]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the physical characteristics, growth patterns, habitats, and varieties of cacti.
11) Saguaro cactus
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Description
Describes the size, life, and potential age span of the saguaro cactus and its effect on other desert life.
12) Cactus
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and illustrations show how a cactus plant grows from a tiny seed to a full-grown plant with fruit."--
14) Cactus
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
1982.
Language
English
Description
Describes the special parts of the cactus plant and how they work together to enable the plant to survive in the desert by storing water.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Deserts aren't home to many plants. Those that live in such dry, hot environments need to have special adaptations to thrive. The many kinds of cacti do! Readers explore the ways cacti conserve water, their unique habitats, and the features that make them a weird plant, compared to the tulips in your garden! From spines to flowers, full-color photographs and a plant diagram show readers what many species of cacti look like"--Provided by publisher....
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Deserts aren't home to many plants. Those that live in such dry, hot environments need special adaptations to survive and thrive. Many species of cacti do just that! Readers of this . . . book explore the ways cacti conserve water in their habitat, the features that make them similar and different than other plants, and why they're such vital parts of their ecosystems"--Provided by publisher.
18) The night flower
Author
Publisher
Big Picture Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"As the summer sun sets over the desert, creatures gather for a very special event. The saguaro cactus is about to bloom. Join pollinating fruit bats, howling mice, and other animals on their journey to visit the flower in this beautiful nature-inspired story."--p. [4] of cover.
Author
Publisher
Cool Springs Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Succulents and cacti are wildly popular in homes the world over, regardless of climate. Whether you're in the southwestern United States enjoying succulents on the patio, or raising a cactus garden on a windowsill in Minnesota, this book has something for you. Success with Succulents is filled with well-known and unusual species of cactuses and succulents, as well as tips and techniques for caring for these water-sipping species. Color combinations...