Just Like Us! Plants

Get the facts on an array of leafy organisms and discover the unexpected ways humans and plants are alike in Just Like Us! Plants. Appealing mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations.

What living things wear perfume, bask in the sun, use weapons to defend themselves, and even go on ocean cruises? PLANTS! While they might seem as different from humans as possible, we actually have a lot in common with our photosynthesizing friends. From drinking water to disguising themselves to communicating with one another, plants are a lot like us--though with fascinating twists all their own.

Factual, funny, and featuring a dynamic mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations, Just Like Us! Plants will charm even the most reluctant nonfiction readers.

You'll never look at a flower, a tree, or even a salad the same way again.

• Funny Nonfiction: Laugh-out-loud text and cartoon illustrations explain how plants can wear perfume, use weapons, and even eat meat!
• Weird Plant Facts: Discover how some plants wear clever disguises, while others (like coconuts) go on luxury ocean cruises.
• Illustrated Science: A vibrant mix of real-life photographs and hilarious drawings makes complex topics like photosynthesis easy to understand.
• Botany for Kids: A perfect introduction to the plant world that will spark curiosity in nature and charm even reluctant readers.