Follows the fortunes of a single dandelion, springing up in a crack of the sidewalk but living to spread its seeds to fertile ground. Includes information on the life cycle of a dandelion.
A young boy has a pumpkin seed. A very small pumpkin seed. A very small but special pumpkin seed. And what will become of this very small but special seed? He'll only find out if he lets it grow...and grow...and grow! Because sometimes the smallest things can lead to the biggest adventures! In a world full of immediacy and instant gratification, author Mary Ann Fraser plants the seed of patience in her playful picture book about the life cycle of a giant pumpkin and the rewards of letting it grow.
"Follow a classroom of diverse kindergartners as they plant seeds in their garden, tend the growing plants, and harvest the vegetables. Clear, bright photographs show the plant life cycle"--Provided by publisher.
"Did you ever raise a Painted Lady butterfly at home or in school? You're not alone! . . . Join a class field trip . . . for a study on this popular butterfly, encouraging children toward curiosity and exploration, and ending with a call to make the earth more accessible for everyone from humans to the tiniest bug"--Provided by publisher.
"Have you ever heard of a male fish that carries eggs? What about a fish that gives birth to live young? Young readers will learn about seahorses, guppies, and other fish with unusual life cycles"--Provided by the publisher.
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to the life cycle of a bee. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to the life cycle of a butterfly. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to the life cycle of a frog. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
"Did you know that you have a little bit of dinosaur in you? And it's your mother's fault. She fed you that cheese sandwich, which had a calcium atom that used to be in the bones of a T. rex. This humorous story follows a calcium atom as it journeys from dry bones to your jawbone"--Provided by publisher.
