One of a series, this book is intended to encourage children to appreciate the wide variety of plant life. It explores the species found in jungles, mountains and deserts, explains how plants make food and can be used in making medicine and describes plants that feed on animals. It also looks at flowers, trees, seeds, fruits and grasses.One of a series, this book is intended to encourage children to appreciate the wide variety of plant life. It explores the species found in jungles, mountains and deserts, explains how plants make food and can be used in making medicine and describes plants that feed on animals. It also looks at flowers, trees, seeds, fruits and grasses.