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How does a seed become a plant? Read about the life cycle of plants, where plants live, what plants are used for, and more in the I Like Plants! series.

Children's Literature

Have you ever wondered what is inside a seed's tough cover? It is a new plant that, under the right conditions, will send a small root down into the soil and a stem up out of the ground. In this book, young scientists will learn about the life cycle of a plant, the parts of the plant and the function of each part. Bright flowers, for example, attract insects that pick up pollen and carry it to other flowers; that way, new seeds will be produced and can be spread to new places. From the "I Like Plants!" series written for beginning readers, this colorful and informative book will introduce early elementary students to the life cycle of plants. Large print, straightforward and easily understood text and color photographs on every page will keep the young readers turning the pages. The beginning pages include a table of contents, a brief glossary and an illustration of the parts of a plant. At the end of the book, readers will find a pictorial life cycle of a plant and directions for a simple experiment (sprouting seeds) as well as a short list of books and websites to learn more. This book along with its companion titles would make an excellent addition to elementary classrooms and school libraries. Reviewer: Anita Barnes Lowen

Words to Know 3

Start with Seeds 5

Roots Start to Grow 7

Stems Have Many Jobs 8

Leaves Make Food 11

Flowers Bloom 12

From Flower to Fruit 15

Back to Seeds 16

Life Cycle of a Plant 18

Experiment: Can You See Part of a Plant's Life Cycle? 20

Learn More: Books 22

Web Sites 23

Index 24