World''s Weirdest Plants

Trees are familiar and lovely signs of life for most people, including fruit trees, evergreens, and colorful maple trees in autumn. Sometimes they''re so ubiquitous, we don''t even notice them. Entice your readers with one of the world''s most unusual, attention-grabbing trees: the dragon''s blood tree. Explorers will learn about this strange tree, including the source of its name, where it''s found, and its uses. Age-appropriate text covers important science concepts and vivid images take readers up-close to a tree they may never see in real life. Fact boxes and a graphic organizer enhance the narrative.