21st Century Children's Version of 100,000 Whys -- Plants and Earth

Author: Zhang Qingqing
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Publish Date: 2001-06-01
Features: What is the world's largest flower? In the tropical forests of Sumatra, there is a giant flower, it has neither a stem nor leaves, and it only blooms one flower in its lifetime, but this flower is particularly large, the largest diameter can be up to 1.4 meters, and the ordinary ones are also about 1 meter, weighing over 70 kilograms. Do plants sleep? Some plants do need to sleep, during the day they grow vigorously; at night they close their eyes and fall into a deep sleep. Some plants are even famous "lazybones," such as water lilies. When the sun comes out, their petals slowly open; after the sun sets, their petals gradually close and fall asleep.
What types of volcanoes are there? According to scientific research, volcanoes can be divided into three types: volcanoes that erupt frequently, called active volcanoes; volcanoes that are usually inactive but can erupt suddenly, called dormant volcanoes; and volcanoes that have erupted in the past but have not been active since are called extinct volcanoes.
In this ever-changing and colorful world today, children always come up with many questions when they face strange and wonderful things, and all kinds of natural phenomena. They often look wide-eyed with curiosity and ask, "How high is the sky?" "How thick is the earth?" "Why do trees grow leaves?" "Why do birds have wings?" "Why do dads have beards?" "Why do grandmas wear glasses?" The questions children ask may seem simple and childish, but they involve knowledge from various fields of nature and contain many scientific principles.
To satisfy children's curiosity and thirst for knowledge, and to promote science education for children, we have specially organized a team of experienced science popularization writers to meticulously compile this series of books, "10,000 Whys for Children in the 21st Century." They introduce various topics, including lovable animals, interesting insects, wonderful space, the blue ocean, our bodies, daily life tips, diverse plants, and mysterious Earth.
In the books, the authors use clear and concise language, along with rich and colorful images, to depict profound and abstract scientific knowledge in an understandable and engaging way. Combining scientific rigor, knowledge, and fun, these books not only help young readers grasp basic knowledge but also inspire their interest in loving and learning science.
Nature is an incredibly magical and mysterious kingdom. We hope that through continuous questioning, children can better understand the world and cultivate an interest in science from a young age. As they grow up, they can use their superior intelligence and wisdom to create a more future.