"Despite the abundance of resources, many people continue to struggle with their plant care: filling their apartments with plants only to realize that they don't know what it takes to care for them long-term. Cutsumpas combines sustainability, science, and philosophy to coach new plant owners on how to find the right houseplants for their space--and help them thrive." -- adapted from front flap and back cover.

This Level 1 guided reader examines how seasonal changes in winter affect plants. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about how cold and snow affect plant growth and survival in winter.

"Some people reject the fact, overwhelmingly supported by scientists, that our planet is warming because of human activity. But do those of us who accept the reality of human-caused climate change truly believe it? If we did, surely we would be roused to act on what we know. Will future generations distinguish between those who didn't believe in the science of global warming and those who said they accepted the science but failed to change their lives...