Pollinators & Native Plants for Kids

This book is designed to help young readers understand the basics of botany, the importance of pollinators, and how kids can help protect the environment. Here’s a closer look at what’s inside:

🌱 Introduction to Botany for Kids

Learn what makes plants unique.
Discover how plants grow and reproduce.
Understand the role of photosynthesis in plant life.

🐝 Meet the Pollinators

Learn about bees, butterflies, moths, flies, hummingbirds, bats, and beetles.
Discover how different pollinators help plants thrive.
Get fun facts about pollinators and their special adaptations.

🌸 Plant-Pollinator Relationships

Learn how flowers attract pollinators using colors, scents, and shapes.
See the fascinating ways plants have evolved alongside pollinators.
Explore examples of unique plant-pollinator partnerships.

🌿 Why Native Plants Matter

Learn the difference between native and invasive plants.
Discover how native plants support biodiversity and ecosystems.
Understand the impact of habitat loss on pollinators.

🏡 Fun Gardening and Science Activities

Follow step-by-step guides for starting a pollinator-friendly garden.
Learn how to rear a caterpillar and observe its transformation.
Try DIY projects like creating a milk-jug greenhouse.
Get tips for identifying and avoiding invasive plant species.

Expert Author

Jaret C. Daniels is a leading entomologist, conservationist, and nature photographer. He serves as a curator at the Florida Museum of Natural History’s McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity and is a professor in the Department of Entomology and Nematology at the University of Florida. With a PhD in entomology, Daniels specializes in the ecology and conservation of butterflies, bees, and other native pollinators.