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Plant Secrets Paperback – Illustrated, February 1, 2009

by Emily Goodman (Author), Phyllis Limbacher Tildes (Illustrator)

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Young scientists will love this nature mystery that reveals the secrets hiding in seeds, plants, flowers, and fruits throughout the life cycle of various flora. Curiosity will bloom in this introduction to botany and primary nature science.

Plants come in all shapes and sizes, but they go through the same stages as they grow. Using four common plants, young readers learn about plant structure and life cycle. Simple text and colorful, detailed illustrations show the major phases of plant growth with each stage holding a “secret” for curious readers to guess. Back matter offers more information on each plant, as well as greater detail on each stage of growth.

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4 - 8 years
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40 pages
Language

English
Grade level

Kindergarten - 3
Lexile measure

580L
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8.5 x 0.17 x 11 inches
Publisher

Charlesbridge
Publication date

February 1, 2009
ISBN-10

1580892051
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978-1580892056
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Kindergarten-Grade 2—Children will look at plants with new eyes after reading this fresh introduction. The plant cycle is introduced, beginning and ending with seeds. After a short description of the many variations of a particular stage, the next page states, "But all these [plants, flowers, fruits, etc.] have a SECRET." Readers are asked if they can identify four key plants (peas, oak trees, tomatoes, roses) at each transition. Using recognizable descriptions, e.g., "round, like plates" or "like balls of fuzz" and getting no more scientific than "pollen," the text will draw readers into the wonder of the topic. Bold color-coded headings introduce each of the four stages. Realistic spot illustrations, beginning with the endpapers, present the variety described in the text. Only the closing endpapers include labels but identification of the other plants, both common and unusual, could be part of the fun. At each transition, the four key plants are framed by the lens of a magnifying glass. End matter includes further detail about each stage and the plant that represents it, e.g., peas for seeds, oak trees for plants, roses for flowers, and tomatoes for fruit. Use this well-designed volume as a the perfect launch to a unit on plants.—Carol S. Surges, McKinley Elementary School, Wauwatosa, WI
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Seeds, plants, flowers, fruit. Did you know all of these have secrets? Shown a selection of seeds readers are told, "But all of these seeds have a secret." A turn of the page and the secret is revealed: "Hidden inside each seed is a tiny new plant." The next sections similarly cover plants, then flowers and fruit. Although a variety of plant materials are shown, the focus throughout narrows to pea, tomato, oak, and rose. Employing a repetitive secret-sharing theme, this very simple introduction to botany combines brief, succinct text with attractive, detailed gouche illustrations. By not specifically identifying which plant, seed or flower is which among the four profiled varieties, readers are given the opportunity to make their own educated guesses. After the last delicious secret is revealed--that seeds are hidden inside each fruit--a more detailed afterword provides additional information about the four types of plants that were covered. Brief enough to appeal even to toddlers, this excellent effort also includes sufficient information to entertain and instruct young grade-schoolers.

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Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Charlesbridge; Illustrated edition (February 1, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1580892051
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1580892056
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 580L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.17 x 11 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #632,845 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #190 in Children's Gardening Books (Books)
- #399 in Children's Flower & Plant Books (Books)

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Emily Goodman
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Emily Goodman was born in Schenectady, New York, and divided her childhood between the northeast and Wisconsin. She is a freelance writer and editor and a trained horticulturist; her writing interests are creative nonfiction on nature topics and young adult fantasy. Emily's strangest job was as a gardener at the zoo, where she helped plant trees for the baboons (who ate them). She lives in Brooklyn, NY, with her partner, Daniel, and a cat named Bellatrix.
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Author and Illustrator PHYLLIS LIMBACHER TILDES
I was a lucky child growing up in Connecticut in a home filled with pets and an occasional orphaned wild animal. I showed an early interest in the natural world. At only two years old I amazed my mother with a drawing of a butterfly. When I was a little older, I explored the woods behind our house with my father, whose love of nature was infectious. That early passion for wildlife is reflected in many of my books, including EYE GUESS, ANIMALS BLACK AND WHITE, and ANIMALS IN CAMOUFLAGE.
When I had learned to read and write, I began to make up stories with illustrations. By the time I was a teenager I knew I wanted to be and author and illustrator of children's books. I was thrilled to receive a scholarship to the prestigious art college, Rhode Island School of Design, where I majored in Illustration. I was chosen to be a European Honors Student studying in Italy for my senior year.
After graduation I was a graphic designer for many years before my lucky break with my first book contract from Charlesbridge for COUNTING ON CALICO. They have been my publisher since 1995. I have written and illustrated books on subjects such as pets and wildlife, an ethnic tale (THE MAGIC BABUSHKA), and a book on the deaf culture (THE GARDEN WALL), and baby board books. My most recent board book is BABY'S FIRST BOOK OF BIRDS AND COLORS. My 24th picture book, BUNNY'S BIG SURPRISE, was released January 2020.
With my picture books I hope to instill a sense of wonder and discovery in young readers.
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Frank E. Perry

Secrets no longer

Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2009

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Emily Goodman's "Plant Secrets" opens up the world of plants for small children. The text moves step by step through the life cycle of plants at a level that small children can follow. The illustrations help bring the stories of plants to life. Ms. Goodman's use of common plants such as oaks and roses, helps kids trace the lives of plants from seed to plant to flower to fruit and back to seed.

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Margie P.

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2018

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Wonderful, accurate, and fun science book

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Ingahild

Stimulating young minds!

Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2017

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Wonderful for a young 4H group. We are making a Pollinator Garden!

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2016

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Love this book and tons of good information. The price was amazing.

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Theresa M. Kenney

Lovely plant book for 6-8 year olds.

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2015

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An informative and beautiful little book. Great for my homeschooling unit on plants.

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Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2009

This book offers a wonderfully insightful look into the life cycle of plants. We begin with seeds. If they receive the proper amounts of water, sun and air, they will grow into plants. Plants produce flowers, which in turn, create fruit. Inside each fruit is .... you guessed it - seeds!

The explanations are worded very simply, which makes this an ideal read for younger children. For each step, the same four common plants are used as the example, so we can "see" how they appear in each set of the process. And what a great way to learn this process! We watch as the seeds of rose, oak, pea and tomato progress from seeds that are difficult to distinguish into plants which vary greatly in appearance.

The explanations are accompanied by big, bold illustrations in vivid colors. The kids in our group had a great time identifying the flowers, fruits and leaves pictures on each page. Even if a reader is too young to truly grasp the plant cycle, he or she will still enjoy these beautiful drawings.

The plant cycle is a fascinating process, and this book offers a great introduction. The simple presentation and engaging photos make this book an ideal choice for any young gardener.

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Barbara L.

Plant secrets revealed!

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2009

Did you know that seeds, plants, flowers, and fruits have secrets? They do. Their secrets are unlocked in "Plant Secrets," Emily Goodman's page turning look at the world of plants. With bright, colorful illustrations, inviting text, and a surprise ending, "Plant Secrets" is the introduction to plants that young children will love.

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