Stems may not be one of the flashiest plant parts, but they re certainly one of the most important. This text introduces readers to plant stems and uses age-appropriate language to explain what they look like, how they grow, and what role they play in a plant s life. Readers will walk away understanding plant parts work together for the plant s survival. Written to support key life science concepts, this text makes it fun to learn about plant parts. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-color photographs, Index, Picture Glossary, Web Sites.