Oh Say Can You Seed?: All About Flowering Plants (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) [Hardcover]

Bonnie Worth (Author), Aristides Ruiz (Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: March 27, 2001 | Age Range: 4 - 8 years | Series: Cat in the Hat's Learning Library | Lexile Measure: 530L (What's this?)

With the able assistance of Thing 1 and Thing 2 -- and a fleet of Rube Goldbergian vehicles -- the Cat in the Hat examines the various parts of plants, seeds, and flowers; basic photosynthesis and pollination; and
seed dispersal.

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With the able assistance of Thing 1 and Thing 2 -- and a fleet of Rube Goldbergian vehicles -- the Cat in the Hat examines the various parts of plants, seeds, and flowers; basic photosynthesis and pollination; and
seed dispersal.

Product Details

• Age Range: 4 - 8 years
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (March 27, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375810951
• ISBN-13: 978-0375810954
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 0.4 x 9.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,784 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #8 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Nature > Flowers & Plants

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars It's Not Quite Seuss, But It's Not Bad June 6, 2003

By Gregory J. Nelson

Format:Hardcover

Joining the ranks of characters who live on long after their creators has passed away, it's The Cat in the Hat!

Here, you get to see the cat, Thing 1 and Thing 2, and the two kids as they explore the basics of flowering plants. The prose is at an appropriate level for kids who like the longer Dr. Seuss books. The illustrations (by Aristides Ruiz) are so close to the original that I couldn't tell the difference.

The only minor quibble is that the words don't flow QUITE as well as Theodore Geisel's words. Then again, few writer's words do. Also, Ms. Worth is faced with trying to teach a subject and entertain at the same time. At that task, she succeeds admirably.

Highly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Educational and fun to read April 17, 2013

By Getting there week by week!

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Full of information about the growth, parts and functions of plants. It's great for preschoolers who already read well on their own or who are often read to, because it is truly a head start on the tools they will be given to learn with in school (textbooks). I think this book is great for older children and adults who love Seuss as well. We love this book in my house and this was the second time buying it (the first one had an unfortunate accident) and as well we have purchased other Cat in the Hat Learning Library books as a result of our enjoyment with this one and are not disappointed with any of them.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book April 1, 2013

By Long Time User

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Originally bought this book for a student that was having difficulty in science. While I was working with this student, others were listening and following along with us. I decide to share it with the rest of the class. Most students have checked it out and taken it home to show sibling and parents.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book December 30, 2012

By P. C. Wood

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This book is another great Suess-esic rhyming book that gives information about seeds in a fun way. Great for young children to hear.

4.0 out of 5 stars Oh Say Can You Seed? September 25, 2012

By Sue E. Gross

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Bonnie Worth touches the typical curiosity of young children through her books about nature and the environment. This title is recommended to begin the discussion between child and adult about the role of nature in the growth and development of a child.

5.0 out of 5 stars Seed July 6, 2012

By TD

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Oh Say Can You Seed is the perfect addition to my classroom unit about plants. It's engaging and has all of the basic elements we would cover over a month's time. I would recommend this to other teachers.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book May 22, 2011

By MKS

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I have yet to buy a Cat in the Hat Learning Library that me and my kids did not like. I even learn something from these books!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Grandson loves this book! January 4, 2010

By J. Ayres

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Our grandson is really interested in flowers and gardening and thought this book would be of interest to him. He just LOVES it and enjoys reading it to his younger brother. Of course there are words he needs help with but he is only 6 but reads at a 3rd grade level, so this was a perfect choice!

Nothing is more enjoyable to a Grandma than giving a gift that a child can not only enjoy but learn from at the same time. Two thumbs up on this book!