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Plants and Flowers!
This book starts with different foods on a table. It explains how each one of the foods came from a specific plant or flower. Next, it explores plants and how they are grouped. Each double-page spread that follows introduces a new topic, such as insects and pollen. Information is given and then questions are asked that encourage children to make discoveries and develop new ideas for themselves. The life cycle of a flower is described and illustrated at the end. A list of vocabulary words and their definitions appear at the back for review. ... Read more

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Dig and Sow! How Do Plants Grow? takes young biologists into the backyard to learn about their environment.How do seeds grow? Why is grass green? Why do bees hum? Each full-color spread is packed with explanations, diagrams, and simple experiments that make the concepts fun. ... Read more

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A lyrical account of nature after dark - perfect for children who want to know what goes on while they're asleep!

After children have been tucked into their beds on a warm summer evening, nighttime springs to life.With language that weaves its tale like the moonflower vine winding its way upward toward the sky, THE MOONFLOWER brings an often unseen world to light for the budding young naturalist.Sidebars containing interesting facts about these nocturnal creatures' habits complement the story of a mysterious, moonflower-inspired evening.Jean Loewer's soft illustrations and careful attention to detail bring an authenticity to moonflowers, hawkmoths, and owls that can barely be contained on the page.In addition, a glossary and instruction on how to grow you rown moonflower vine make this an excellent reference tool for children interested in what goes on after dark. ... Read more

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not just beautiful illustrations
I had the privilage of meeting the author and illustrator at a state science conference. They are a lovely down to earth couple. The author writes gradening books, but has crafted a truely child-friendly text with the moonflower. The illustrations are full color and with great detail. There is also a wealth of science information in the sidebars on each page. I use the book with my fifth grade students, but it would be appropriate in lower grade levels as well.

A wonderful read for the entire family!
This wonderfully illustrated children's book is a shining example of multi-level education. The main story will charm younger children, while the field notes in the margins will enlighten older children and family members with a keen interest in the natural world just outside their door. The Moonflower provides, in exquisite detail, the unfolding of nighttime activities in your garden and the interaction of species, from the namesake flower itself to owls, hawkmoths, fireflies, bats and other nocturnal creatures. With growing instructions in the back of the book, readers will be eager to call Burpee, order seeds and get growing to experience the wonder of the Moonflower themselves. ... Read more

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Why should you be a friend to trees?

Trees are a valuable natural resource. People depend on trees for food, and animals depend on trees for food and shelter. But most important, we depend on trees because they add oxygen, a gas we all need, to the air. While trees give us many wonderful products, we must also protect them because we can't live without them.