Jack and the Meanstalk

Illus. in full color. When a scientist named Jack brings his garden into the
laboratory, anything can happen--and does. Overnight, a massive beanstalk
breaks through the roof, shooting for the sky and attracting the attention of
television crews, fighter planes, a satellite, and even a space monster.
Finally, the animals on earth decide enough is enough and gnaw at the
beanstalk's roots, ending its threat to the world and all living creatures.
"Wildsmith's vividly colored, double-page paintings embellish this simply told
story that demonstrates how the importance of caring about the Earth and the
potential danger of trying to improve on Mother Nature."-- "School Library
Journal."