From Seed to Plant [Paperback]

Gail Gibbons (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1993 | Age Range: 5 and up | Lexile Measure: 660L (What's this?)

Explores the intricate relationship between seeds and the plants which they produce.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

K-Gr 2-Gail Gibbons's introduction to plant growth and reproduction (Holiday House, 1991) offers clear yet basic information about the entire plant cycle from seed pollination to mature growth. Included at the end of the text are simple facts about seeds and plants as well as a "From Seed to Plant" project that explains how to grow a bean plant. Gibbon's distinctive bold and colorful illustrations include easy-to-read labels, with simple and clear descriptions throughout the text. Erin Mallon's reading is clear and well-paced, allowing students to read along easily. Page-turn signals are optional. For school and public library collections.-Amy Joslyn, Fairport Public Library, NYα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Gail Gibbons has published close to fifty distinguished nonfiction titles with Holiday House. According to "The Washington Post", "Gail Gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." She lives in Vermont.

Product Details

• Age Range: 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Holiday House; Reprint edition (March 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823410250
• ISBN-13: 978-0823410255
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 9.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,868 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #3 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Nature > Flowers & Plants

More About the Author

Gail Gibbons has published close to fifty distinguished nonfiction titles with Holiday House. According to "The Washington Post," "Gail Gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." She lives in Vermont. Her website is www.gailgibbons.com

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, simple explanation of plant life. August 21, 1998

By A Customer

Format:Paperback

This book's big, colorful illustrations and simple language do a superb job of explaining subjects such as plant reproduction, seed dispersal, pollen transference, and seed germination. Although intended for a younger audience, I read this book aloud to my fourth grade students to quickly build their background knowledge.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for teaching about seeds. July 16, 2000

By "melonjar"

Format:School & Library Binding

This is an excellent book for younger students (K-3) about seeds and plants. I am using it as part of my summer school reading/writing program. First, I read the book to the students and we planted little radish seeds (they grow quickly) in see-through plastic cups. Later, the students read the book out loud to one another and we discussed the seed to plant concept. They also kept a journal to record their observations of their seeds with illustrations about every other day. This book presents a great opportunity to combine reading, writing and science.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Suggested for second grade and up March 3, 2011

By RU girl

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I used this book in a kindergarten class and the students loved looking at the pictures but could not grasp the text. I would suggest using this book for second grade and up to teach about plants growth. The pictures are clear and realistic.