From Seed to Plant [School & Library Binding]

Gail Gibbons (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1991 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

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

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2-- A simple introduction to how plants reproduce, discussing pollination, seed dispersal, and growth from seed to plant. The section on pollination, covered in detail in the illustrations, is very clear. A simple project--how to grow a bean plant--is included. A final page gives odd and unusual facts. Unfortunately, the text is pedestrian and occasionally awkward. The boldly colored illustrations are casual, somewhat careless, and some plants are hard to recognize. Other books cover the same subject with more excitement in language and zest in visual design. Bean and Plant (Silver Burdett, 1986) by Back, Reason for a Flower (Putnam, 1983) by Heller, or Lauber's Seeds: Pop, Stick, Glide (Crown, 1981) are better titles. --Sharon Levin, University of Vermont, Burlington
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• School & Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Holiday House; 1st edition (March 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823408728
• ISBN-13: 978-0823408726
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #297,015 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #30 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Nature > Gardening
  • #37 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Botany
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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

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

This review is from: From Seed to Plant (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.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

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

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"melonjar" - See all my reviews

This review is from: From Seed to Plant (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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful for the young gardener, May 13, 2011

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This review is from: From Seed to Plant (Paperback)

This book is beautifully written and illustrated in a clear, simple format which is perfect for the elementary school child.