From Seed to Pumpkin (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1) [Hardcover]

Wendy Pfeffer (Author), James Graham Hale (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Series: Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1

Pumpkins can be baked in a pie.

Pumpkins can be carved into jack-o'-lanterns.

Pumpkin seeds can be roasted for a healthy snack.

But how does a tiny seed turn into a big pumpkin?

Read and find out what a pumpkin seed needs to help it grow!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1–Another entry in the popular and useful science series, this title explains in simple, clear language the stages in the development of a seed into a pumpkin. A couple of easy recipes and experiments are appended. Appealing watercolor-and-pencil illustrations show children involved in planting and tending the pumpkins, and help make the process and the passage of time understandable to this audience.–Sally R. Dow, Ossining Public Library, NY
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From Booklist

PreS-Gr. 2. This satisfying volume from the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out series tells and shows how a pumpkin plant grows. With a level of detail that seems just right for young children, the text clearly presents how the plant develops from seed to mature pumpkin as well as how it obtains and distributes water and nutrients. Pfeffer uses plain English rather than specialized terminology, explaining processes with precision while keeping the text accessible to her audience. Though the only character mentioned in the text is the farmer, the artwork features three children who join him to drop seeds into the ground, water them, and observe the plants as they grow. Their cheerful presence adds to the appeal of the illustrations, which are precise, pleasing drawings tinted with sunlit colors. The last two pages give instructions for two activities, "Roasted Pumpkin Seeds" and "How Plants Drink Water." An excellent introduction to plant development in general and pumpkins in particular. Carolyn Phelan
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (August 17, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060280387
• ISBN-13: 978-0060280383
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,976,721 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Wendy Pfeffer has written several other books for children,including From Tadpole to Frog and What's It Like to Be a Fish? both illustrated by Holly Keller. Ms. Pfeffer lives in Pennington, NJ. Holly Keller has illustrated Let's Go Rock Collecting by Roma Gans and You're Aboard Spaceship Earth by Patricia Lauber, as well as her own books starring Horace and Geraldine. Ms. Keller lives in West Redding, CT.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great preschool resource for learning and fun, November 14, 2008

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This review is from: From Seed to Pumpkin (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 1) (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1) (Paperback)

I purchased this book for my three year old in the fall. He loves reading it, just like any of his story books and he is learning important lessons at the same time!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun science for kids, October 22, 2011

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This review is from: From Seed to Pumpkin (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 1) (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1) (Paperback)

A step-by step science book of how seeds grow into pumpkins. The simple explanation of photosynthesis (without using that word) is well done, and the illustrations are beautiful. I have seen children learn various dinosaur names before they are old enough to read, so I think that "photosynthesis" might be a fun word for them -- the author did not really have to avoid it. The same goes for the first smooth leaves on the plant. "Cotyledon" is not any harder to pronounce than "tyrannosaurus," and might be a fun word for children to hear.

The back of the book has a science experiment to show how plants siphon water, and also instructions on how to make roasted pumpkin seeds. Ages 3-8.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Pre-K Age Group!, October 20, 2009

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Mel (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: From Seed to Pumpkin (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 1) (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1) (Paperback)

I teach Pre-K (4 and 5 year olds) and this book was perfect for explaining the life cycle of the pumpkin in language easy for them to understand. Definitely a keeper for years to come for my classes!