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Plants Are Hunters! (Gary Sprott)

Plants Are Hunters! (Gary Sprott)

Did you know that some plants actually catch and eat insects? In Plants Are Hunters! (Gary Sprott), you will learn all about the strange and fascinating world of carnivorous plants. This book uses exciting descriptions to explain how these “hunters” trap their prey using sticky leaves or snapping jaws. It is a fantastic way for students to learn about adaptation and unique plant behaviors in nature. The simple, engaging language makes science feel like a thrilling mystery for young readers.

Lexile: 840L

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Quiz

Question 1: What does a Venus fly-trap eat?
Question 2: Which plant can some small crabs, ants, and even lizards make a home in?
Question 3: How does the image of the Venus flytrap support the text?
Question 4: In the text box entitled "Putting Down Roots", what does the author compare to the Statue of Liberty?
Question 5: Which is the odd word out?
Question 6: What does *releases* mean?

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Quiz

Question 1: Which rare plant smells like rotting flesh?
Question 2: What is another name for deadly nightshade?
Question 3: Why does the author call the cactus "the sponge of the plant world"?
Question 4: Which is an example of a definition?
Question 5: How many syllables are there in *environment*?
Question 6: What does *conceal* mean?

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Quiz

Question 1: What is a giant panda's favorite food?
Question 2: Where do travelers go to see the famous tulip fields?
Question 3: Why are rainforests important?
Question 4: What is the main purpose of the picture of the giraffes on page 23 ?
Question 5: What part of speech is *rainforest*?
Question 6: Which word in the chapter comes from the Greek words for *light* and *coming together*?

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