Book cover of From Seed to Plant

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Flowers, trees, fruits—plants are all around us, but where do they come from?
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With simple language and bright illustrations, non-fiction master Gail Gibbons introduces young readers to the processes of pollination, seed formation, and germination. Ā Important vocabulary is reinforced with accessible explanation and colorful, clear diagrams showing the parts of…

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1 author picked From Seed to Plant as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This author is well known for her nonfiction picture books that clearly explain science topics, in this case, the growth of plants. Step by step, Gibbons walks young readers through pollination, the growth of seeds, and how seeds are distributed, such as by squirrels and birds. Then she goes on to talk about how plants grow. The whole process is reader-friendly, and the illustrations are clean and attractive. A great introduction for kindergarten through third graders.

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