Seed to Plant (National Geographic Readers Series)

by Kristin Baird Rattini

Overview

Kids see plants, flowers, and trees around them every day. In this lively and educational reader, they'll learn how those plants grow. Kids will take this magical journey from seed pollination to plant growth, learning about what plants need to thrive and grow with the same careful text, brilliant photographs, and the fun approach National Geographic Readers are known for.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781426314704
Publisher:	Disney - RHCB
Publication date:	01/07/2014
Series:	National Geographic Kids Readers
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.80(h) x 2.10(d)
Lexile:	470L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 6 Years

About the Author

KRISTIN BAIRD RATTINI has entertained and educated adults and children alike for the past 20 years with engaging books and magazine articles. She has written for National Geographic, National Geographic Kids, People, Family Circle, American Way, Midwest Living, and dozens of other publications.

Editorial Reviews

"Through a fun and simple lens that’s perfect for the new, curious reader, this title celebrates a plant’s special place in the world." —Booklist

From the Publisher

05/01/2014
K-Gr 2—These titles are geared to those without much previous knowledge on the subjects; the information is basic but engaging. Each book includes fact bubbles and new words defined on the page, as well as in a picture glossary at the back. A page of picture puzzles highlighting details from the text makes the reading more interactive. Several jokes are printed in Koalas and Plant to Seed, making them especially fun. These two titles also include photographs that are bright and detailed, clearly illustrating the ideas in the texts. George Washington offers a mix of images of period paintings and photographs (including one of false teeth that could have been Washington's). The time line is another useful nonfiction tool for independent readers. While Koalas will likely have the most browsing appeal, all three titles will be useful for first reports and are good additions to beginning-reader collections.—Laura Stanfield, Campbell County Public Library, Ft. Thomas, KY

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