Young scientists will love this nature mystery that reveals the secrets hiding in seeds, plants, flowers, and fruits throughout the life cycle of various flora. Curiosity will bloom in this introduction to botany and primary nature science.

Plants come in all shapes and sizes, but they go through the same stages as they grow. Using four common plants, young readers learn about plant structure and life cycle. Simple text and colorful, detailed illustrations show the major phases of plant growth with each stage holding a "secret" for curious readers to guess. Back matter offers more information on each plant, as well as greater detail on each stage of growth.

Author: Emily Goodman
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Published: 02/01/2009
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 10.70h x 8.30w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9781580892056
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 128753 / Plant Secrets


Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2009
School Library Journal 03/01/2009 pg. 134
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2009 pg. 439 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Emily Goodman, a trained horticulturist, has written for many children's magazines, including Highlights and Apple Seeds. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.