Download or read book Why Do Plants Have Roots? written by Celeste Bishop and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most important plant parts is something we can’t always see: Roots! This volume shows readers why roots are essential to plant growth and survival. Key topics include roots’ role in taking in water, anchoring plants in the ground, and more. Highly detailed color photographs allow readers to see this often hidden plant part, which encourages readers to visualize what they’re reading. Age-appropriate text supports elementary science curricula.