Apple Trees (Early Bird Nature) [Hardcover]

Dorothy H. Patent (Author), William Munoz (Photographer)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Series: Early Bird Nature

Describes the life cycle of an apple tree and how different varieties of apples are grown and harvested.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-4?Patent describes the life cycle of the apple from seed to fruit, including how apples get from the orchard to our tables. While the large, clear, full-color photographs and illustrations effectively represent the text and make this volume visually appealing, this book does not include information about varieties of apples, pests, or any mention of Johnny Appleseed. Also, the text is sometimes too general. For example, the author mentions that many countries grow apples, but she doesn't mention which ones. Charles Micucci's The Life and Times of the Apple (Orchard, 1992) provides a more thorough treatment of the subject. While Apple Trees is attractive and informative, it's an additional pick rather than a first choice.?Michele Snyder, Chappaqua Public Library, NY
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Kirkus Reviews

The life cycle of the apple tree is explored in this Early Bird Nature Book, similar in scope and format to the New True easy-to-read series. This ``world's favorite fruit'' gets thorough treatment, from a description of its Asian and European origins through a discussion of its development from seed to blossom to fruit. Patent (Back to the Wild, 1997, etc.) covers the use of bees in pollination, as well as pruning, weather conditions, varieties, grafting, and size. From seed to packing plant, students can trace the life span of an apple. Crisp, full-color photographs highlight all phases of tree and apple growth, coupled with clear, detailed drawings that explain more difficult concepts and processes. In a design aimed at beginning researchers, words such as rootstock and auxin appear in context, while a glossary expounds on their meanings. Useful as a seasonal curriculum enhancer, or where copies of Charles Micucci's The Life and Times of the Apple (1992) are in short supply. (glossary, index) (Nonfiction. 7-9) -- Copyright ©1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Lerner Publications (October 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822530201
• ISBN-13: 978-0822530206
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,914,405 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)