Looks beneath the surface of some of nature's most complex structures. It shows how they work, looks closely at the structures of the plants themselves, revealing how the structure of wood helps it to support the largest tree and how pollen can be the carrier of new life.

Includes index.

What are plants made of? -- Inside a leaf -- Stomata, the inside story -- Making food -- Plant plumbing -- What's in wood? -- Bark in focus -- Rooted to the spot -- Journey through a flower -- Beautiful colors -- Autumn colors -- Pollen precision -- The secret of seeds -- Growing up -- Sensitive plants -- Touch sensitive -- Plants in water -- Mystery fungi.