Book Description

How does a tiny acorn grow into an enormous oak tree? At one time, the tree in your backyard could fit into your pocket! Look inside to learn the simple steps for turning a packet of seeds into you own garden.

How does a tiny acorn grow into an enormous oak tree? At one time, the tree in your backyard could have fit into your pocket! Look inside to learn the simple steps for turning a packet of seeds into your own garden. ... Read more

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My five year old enjoyed this book
We enjoy the "Let's - Read - & - Find - Out" series of books. This one is a good addition, explaining seeds on my five year old son's level of understanding . Something that many adult writers of childrens' science books sometimes aren't very good at getting across. It is in my child's library at school.

The books in this series are informative and interesting for their target audiences. The illustrations are well done and add to understanding the process being described. They make it easier to follow for kids.

Life Springing Forth.
This book should have been more appropriately titled HOW TO WATCH A SEED GROW. Instead of discussing the various stages of development and explaining what happens, the book is basically an extended science project explaining how students can watch a seed grow into a plant. The book talks about the different stages, but only discusses what the planted beans should look like in those stages, not really explaining what is happening or why. Nevertheless, the book does outline a good science project for younger children, but isn't much as a book to read to kids.

A Kids First Science Book
This is one very good science book. If you would like to do a seed project then this is a good guide to lots of young peoples questions about plants. It has colorful illustrations about what is happening with your project. It is written in detail, but not like a boring high school science textbook that goes on, and on, and on about one thing, giving every detail that there is. So what I'm trying to say is that this is a good book. ... Read more

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Perfect for teaching about seeds.
This is an excellent book for younger students (K-3) about seeds and plants. I am using it as part of my summer school reading/writing program. First, I read the book to the students and we planted little radish seeds (they grow quickly) in see-through plastic cups. Later, the students read the book out loud to one another and we discussed the seed to plant concept. They also kept a journal to record their observations of their seeds with illustrations about every other day. This book presents a great opportunity to combine reading, writing and science.

Superb, simple explanation of plant life.
This book's big, colorful illustrations and simple language do a superb job of explaining subjects such as plant reproduction, seed dispersal, pollen transference, and seed germination. Although intended for a younger audience, I read this book aloud to my fourth grade students to quickly build their background knowledge. ... Read more

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In autumn, a strong wind blows flower seeds high in the air and carries them far across the land. One by one, many of the seeds are lost -- burned by the sun, fallen into the ocean, eaten by a bird. But some survive the long winter and, come spring, sprout into plants, facing new dangers -- trampled by playing children, picked as a gift for a friend. Soon only the tiniest seed remains, growing into a giant flower and, when autumn returns, sending its own seeds into the wind to start the process over again.

Eric Carle's eloquent text and brilliant collages turn the simple life cycle of a plant into an exciting story, a nature lesson, and an inspiring message of the importance of perseverance. ... Read more

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LOVE IT!!!
I absolutely adore this book! It is soooooo well written! Its pictures are absolutely beautiful! This book is a must for anyone with children! It is just that good! You should buy this book right away! I PROMISE that you will LOVE it too!

Dust in the wind.
A treat for both child and adult nighttime-tucker-in-person. The edition in our home came with seed packets and plastic trowel for hands on gardening by my own "Tiny Seed" when she was 5.

Bloom where you're planted...and hope for kind soil.--Laurel825

The Tiny Seed
This is a very good book. I think that this is a very inspiring story to people who might think they are too small and won't amount to anything. This is not true in this case, it just takes a little longer to develop. The others develop quckly, and they end up ending quickly to. When he keeps going on, and never really gives up. He sure thinks about giving up a lot but never really does. In the end it will work out better for the person who has to try hard to get through everything, something bad is bound to happen to you. When you tr and never give up, you will succeed. You will become bigger and better than anyone who got an east way through life.
Because you had to go through so much on your journey, when everyone else had it easy,when they have to strugge to get through things, you will get to sit back and relax.
And this story demonstrates that just because you are small you can't grow bigger or can't do things. ...

The Tiny Seed
If you want a good book for your children and want to educate them at the same time? Yes? Then you should read this book to them it tells the kids how a read gets from the plant then the seeds spread all over. In a cycle over and over. This story tells about a tiny seed like it was any person in the world because every one is different and this seed is different from all the others.

The Tiny Seed
The Tiny seed is about how a seed from any plant gets to different places to spread the plants around instead of one area. It is about how the plants cycle. ... Read more

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Have you ever wondered what a worm's mouth looks like?Haveyou ever wished you could see a butterfly emerging from its cocoon or atadpole turning into a frog?Now you can!Nature Close-Up, aninnovative, new nature series for young readers, shows you all of this -and much more.It takes you in for a close look at all sorts of commoncreatures and organisms and lets you explore their world.PhotographerDwight Kuhn's stunning images will fascinate readers of all ages. Besides offering an intimate view of nature through photographs, the textof each book introduces readers to the subject and then brings the factsto life through hands-on investigation and observation.Complete with amaterials source list, and index, these books are ideal for students andnature buffs alike. ... Read more

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Excellent science resource for intermediate kids
The photographs are super and the explanations are scientific (elementary) but clear. Parts would be fine for class read aloud. Excellent plant project guidelines are also included, with detailed, step-by-step instructions. ... Read more

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Accurate, fun pictures.
This is a book which is accurate in its drawings, with the official names for many, if not all, the different species. I am an adult, a frustrated artist with no talent whatsoever for drawing. I have really enjoyed coloring these pictures with colored pencils. There is a lot of small detail work in some of the pictures, which I think would be difficult with crayons, but of course, all the detail doesn't need to be observed. I have loved this book and have colored 2/3 of the pictures. It is my favorite of the half dozen coloring books I bought. There are completed colored pictures of about a quarter of the drawings, which I appreciate very much, as it gives inspiration to those of us who would like to experiment with shading, etc. ... Read more

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The reason for a flower is to manufacture seeds, but Ruth Heller shares a lot more about parts of plants and their functions in her trademark rhythmic style."[An] extravagantly beautiful creation. It is unusual in its ingenious way of teaching botany and interesting words to the littlest of readers." -- Publishers Weekly"Ms. Heller's colors and drawings are as electrifying as ever." -- Los Angeles Times ... Read more

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An inviting, accessible introduction to the common classroom activity of growing a bean plant.New in paperback. ... Read more

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One Bean is Great!
"One Bean" is a terrific book that teaches children about plant cycles. The illustrations are charming and show exactly what happens to the bean throughout the growing process. The back of the book also gives follow-up activity suggestions. Someone gave this book to me with a packet of bean seeds attached, which is also a great way to present the book to a child or teacher. ... Read more

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In a large garden live the Flower Fairies™ and their many friends. There’s mischievous Periwinkle, shy Daffodil, Poppy, who likes to give parties for Flower Fairy™ children, and Marigold, who loves the sun. Seventeen fairies in all are featured in this book that’s chock full of the details young readers and listeners love to know about the Flower Fairies and their secret lives. ... Read more

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Have you ever eaten part of a flower? You have if you have eaten an apple! Find out how an apple grows from bud to flower to fruit--ready for you to pick!

Have you ever eaten a part of a flower? You have if you have eaten an apple! Find out how an apple grows from bud to flower to fruit--ready for you to pick! ... Read more

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How do Apples Grow?
Betsy Maestro has done it again! Her book about how apples grow is both informative and fun to read. Students will be captivated by the story and the pictures. This book is a must have for all classrooms! ... Read more

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The natural world is illuminated with the same flair and fun Ruth Heller brings to language.In Plants that Never Ever Bloom, rich, colorful illustrations and informative, rhyming verse unlock a world where mushrooms glow at night and seaweed grows to be gigantic--without a flower in sight!"A feast for the eyes." -- San Francisco Examiner ... Read more

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Rhyming text, great colorful illustrations. WONDERFUL!
Rhyming, concise text makes learning about non-blooming plants and trees effortless. Each double page spread is grouped in either a logical flow format or grouped by color. The result is vibrant color. The range of plant colors is amazing. An appropriate animal, fish or bird accompanies the illustration.

My children (aged 3 and 6) found this engaging. My 6 year old even memorized some of the rhymes after just one reading. This is a refreshing change compared to most of the nonfiction books for children aged 4-8 which contain boring text and mediocre illustrations. This is a wonderful, short book about non-flowering plants. Well done! ... Read more

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A must for primary teachers!
This book has superb illustrations which will engage children's attention while imparting all the basics of the plant's lifecycle. As a teacher, this book will enhance the science curriculum and motivates students to learn about lifecycles. ... Read more

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New for Spring are four titles: Wildflowers, The Body, Explorers, and Composers.Wildflowers: large, bright die-cuts - often as big as the flower or even bigger - and true-to-life colors make this foolproof way to identify 47 of North America's wildflowers.

For kids who are learning it all for the first time, and grown-ups who want to get it straight, Fandex puts knowledge at your fingertips. ... Read more

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Accurate, Beatiful
If you're looking for an accurately-colored, beautiful companion to your wildflower walks, this is the "book." It can be a bit awkward on long hikes, but children love to carry it.

breathtaking!
Each color card is cut to the shape of a different wildflower. Like having a bouquet that never goes brown. Should have been scratch-n-sniff! ... Read more

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The Pumpkin Book
The Pumpkin Book will be a sure hit with teachers doing theme planning around October events. Ms. Gibbon blends factual information with enough interesting tidbits to keep the attention of even squirmy 2nd graders. Excellent color illustrations, and recommended for K through 3rd grades, as well as for the teachers. ... Read more

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Plants provide people and animals with food, shelter, and even oxygen. Plants help us live and grow, but how does a plant grow? Where do plants grow? What is a Plant? introduces young readers to a variety of plant types, including ferns, carnivorous plants, mosses, and trees.This fact-filled book explains: ¥photosynthesis ¥different methods of reproduction ¥how seeds germinate and grow ¥which types of plants grow in different climates ¥how plants defend themselves ... Read more

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Adequate cloth book for young baby
This cloth book has some cute illustrations but I was disappointed that the pictures weren't labeled in any way and that there was no story line to tie them together. Well constructed and washed well.

My baby loves this book.
My baby quiets down whenever I say the words to the pictures in this book. In addition, I am not afraid he'll ruin it if he gets really excited about a picture and grabs the book to eat it. ... Read more

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This book is part of a series of guides designed for adolescents interested in natural history and nature. The books are an excellent introduction to the Rocks and Minerals, Birds, Wildflowers, and Insects for children aged 8-18.Each guide is appropriately sized to fit in a field vest pocket.Readers who remember previous versions of these field guides from the 1970s that were dull and overly detailed will be pleasantly surprised.These books are arguably the most beautifully photographed and laid out field guides yet published for young people.Each book has an introductory section filled with interesting facts, descriptions of early naturalists, definitions of many of the terms used in the book, and a guide to using the field guide portion of the book.Best of all, the books also come equipped with laminated field "cheat sheet" cards, for quick identification while on the go, in any kind of weather.Each field guide features 50 common wildflowers with photos and brief descriptions of many more regionally occurring species.Brief discussions of threatened and endangered species are particularly valuable.Great first guides for children and adults with limited natural history background.

The Wildflowers guide has excellent photographs and descriptions enough flowers to represent most regions of the United States. --Merri Martz ... Read more

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Wow! Great Photos and easy to read, too
These field guides for the younger scientist are filled with the most vivid photographs. My children ages 7,6 and 4 and I love to sit and look at the pictures and talk about the text. The descriptions are easy to read and explain the details of the subject clearly and in words a child can relate to. I would recommend these for any young adventurer.

Wildflowers (National Audubon Society First Field Guide)
All the first field guide books are a good source of information for the inquisitive outdoor child. ... Read more