A simple description of a flowering plant's life cycle through the seasons. Dazzlingly colorful collage illustrations and a simple but dramatic text tell the fascinating story of the life cycle of a flower in terms of the adventures of a tiny seed. Carried aloft by the autumn wind, the tiny seed, along with other bigger seeds, travels far over the world. the journey is perilous: one of the bigger seeds is burned by the sun another falls into the ocean...

"Simple text and photographs explain the basic science behind seeds"--Provided by publisher.

"An educational picture book about the life cycle of a sunflower"-- Provided by publisher.

Introduces different types of seeds and how they are used.

"Accessible text and vivid photographs introduce readers to seeds describing how they spread and their different uses."--Amazon.com.

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

Plants grow from seeds, so understanding basic facts about seeds helps readers understand the life cycle of a plant. Life cycles are just one of the important science curriculum topics readers explore as they turn each colorful page. Accessible text is accompanied by detailed photographs and diagrams of seeds and the plants they become. After reading, students will be eager to plant seeds of their own to see the lessons they ve learned about plants...

Uses observations of bean seeds planted in eggshells to demonstrate the growth of seeds into plants.

Big things can come in small packages. That's definitely true for a seed, which is where a plant's life begins. Readers will be amazed to learn what's inside a seed. The text also covers germination, teaching readers the right balance of element that's required for a seed to sprout. The age-appropriate text and high-interest photographs expose readers to seeds of all shapes and sizes, while reinforcing the key science concepts that are essential in...