14 Fun Facts About Bamboo: A 15-Minute Book: Educational Version
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Bamboo is not a tree, it is a grass. Scientists have found that it has much more in common with the lawn in front of your house than it does with any trees growing in the forest.
Which is stronger, a pound of bamboo or a pound of steel?
How does bamboo spread?
When a bamboo plant fruits, why does it bring starvation to the surrounding area?
How fast can bamboo grow?
Find out more about this amazing plant, and surprise your family and friends with these fun facts.
All measurements in American and metric.
The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
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Caitlind Alexander is the author of over 60 books for children, including the Jamie and Kendall Broderick Mystery series, the Wonderful World of Animals Series, the Miss Jones series and a number of books in the 14 Fun Facts and 101 Fun Facts series. Caitlind is also an accomplished speaker. She has given numerous talks to children and school classes. She also gives talks and seminars for writers on topics ranging from creating believable characters to publishing e-books. She lives in California where she loves to visit historic places and learn about new things. She also loves to travel and has been all over the world.
