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Photosynthesis

Torrey Maloof - Author

This illustrated science book explains photosynthesis, moving from solar energy and plant parts to how plants make food and the effects plants have. A science activity invites readers to use what they have learned.

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Photosynthesis is a crucial process that provides plants with the energy they need to survive. Without it, many things would not be able to survive. Teach students about this important process with this book featuring high-interest, age appropriate text, and more. Fun facts paired with colorful images and graphics fill the pages of this book to engage students from cover to cover. A Think Like a Scientist activity that supports STEM instruction is included at the end of the book for students to use what they've learned in the text and apply that knowledge to the activity. A helpful glossary and index are also included for additional support.

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Photosynthesis· ExplainedSolar energy· ExplainedPlant parts· Explained

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Beyond the Cover

photosynthesissolar energyplant partsfood-making

Non-fictionIllustrated book

Themes in Context

Explaining photosynthesis

The book organises its informational coverage around energy, plant parts and how plants make food, then considers wider effects of plants.Exploratory / explanatory

How the book presents it: Its structure presents photosynthesis as a connected science process, supported by a glossary, index and an activity to apply learning.

Talk about: Which step in the process seems most important to understanding how plants make food?

Why It May Be Worth Reading

The glossary and index offer reference support, while the activity provides a practical follow-on to the explanations. These features may suit a reader who enjoys connecting science ideas with hands-on tasks.

What Deserves Attention

The subject includes plant energy, food-making and links between plants and other living things. A reader may encounter science terms such as chlorophyll, glucose and photosynthesis.

A Conversation Worth Having

How does the book explain the relationship between sunlight, water and the food plants make? Which parts of that explanation would you like to check or explore further?

Reading Approach

Pause at the glossary when new science words appear, then use the index to revisit topics of interest. Treat the activity as a chance to apply the ideas, following its instructions together if helpful.

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What remains unconfirmed

Explaining photosynthesis: The full wording and depth of each explanation are not established.

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Checked: 1 October 2026.

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