“I recommend this title highly to teachers, school libraries, and general libraries everywhere.” –reviewer in SB&F (Science Books and Films)

The 2025 revised edition of this acclaimed resource features over 250 beautiful color photos that illustrate the lessons. The book covers the whole plant, including roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds. The detailed photos help both teacher and children see the subjects of the lessons. The leaf section has lessons for describing leaves in a practical and useful manner. The flower chapters include basic and advanced flower lessons. The fruit chapter clarifies fruit types. There is a thorough coverage of seed germination. The book includes a valuable resource list of printed materials and websites to help teachers and students pursue more in-depth investigation of the world of plants.

This edition has information about plant hazards and helps teachers chose plant specimens that are safe for children to handle. The photos have been edited to print brighter and sharper.

181 pages, wire bound. For elementary teachers and anyone who wants to learn more about the features of plants.

Also available in cases of 10 copies for a substantial discount.

Pre-order now for estimated shipping on May 5. 

For lessons that use this learning material and information for integrating it into biology study, see Life Science Lessons for the Montessori Elementary Classroom by Cynthia Brunold-Conesa. https://georgeconesa.wixsite.com/lifesciencemont and lunalearningpress@gmail.com