Let's give plants some respect: Without them, life on Earth could not survive! Plants provide air, shelter, food, and more. They use the sun's power to supply energy to other organisms, nurture environments, and provide resources from clothes to medicine. Readers will learn of the uses and benefits of plants as well as the current threats they face. Through accessible text, they'll appreciate the necessity of improving our planet through understanding and caring for plant life. Essential elementary science topics are covered through accessible text, eye-catching photographs, and helpful diagrams.