A plethora of detailed images, photographs, diagrams, charts, and illustrations aid in creating a comprehensive understanding of the life science of plants. Using simple language, this narrative helps readers understand plant physiology and anatomy, life cycles, and classification characteristics. These and further topics are accessibly explained here to help prepare students for NCLB science testing. Fact boxes serve as a quick go-to reference while studying, and a further resource section provides avenues for additional research and prep.