Illustrates some of the different ways that seeds are dispersed throughout nature, from floating in water and scattering in the air, to hitching a ride on an animal's fur coat and being burrowed by ants.

"A seed slips beyond a garden wall. A tree is planted on a precarious border. A shrub is stolen from its culture and its land. What happens when these plants leave their original homes and put down roots elsewhere? In fourteen essays, Dispersals explores the entanglements of the plant and human worlds: from species considered invasive, like giant hogweed; to those vilified but intimate, like soy; and those like kelp, on which our futures depend. Each...

Learn about plant seeds, such as their functions and purpose.

Each of the seeds in this story survives a difficult journey before sprouting and flourishing, much like how kids thrive when given a chance.