LISA AMSTUTZ specializes in topics related to science and sustainability. Her work has also appeared in a wide variety of magazines and newspapers. When she's not writing, you may find Lisa hiking in the woods or enjoying a cup of tea and a good book. She lives with her family on a small-scale farm in Ohio. REBECCA EVANS started drawing as soon as she could hold a crayon and just never stopped. She has authored and/or illustrated nineteen picture books and nine middle-grade readers. Rebecca lives in Maryland and enjoys spending time with her husband and four young children.
"""Lighthearted but cogent fare for young naturalists and foragers. "" - Kirkus Reviews "" A colorful, age-appropriate gateway to a deeper understanding of plant life."" - Booklist ""Teachers and educators looking for unique material to explain plant science might want to give this title a try."" - School Library Journal ""[A] great read for youngsters who enjoy scientific non-fiction, and as a text to introduce a lesson or unit on adaptations."" - Youth Services Book Review"