juvenile nonfiction / science & nature / flowers & plants

"A prize pumpkin grows from a single seed in this charming board book that introduces babies and toddlers to the life cycle of plants. Bursting with vivid photos and featuring super-simple facts, this charming board book explores how plants grow and what they need to live. Little readers follow the journey from seed to sprout to vine to flower to a big, beautiful pumpkin ready to be picked! Designed to be the stepping stone to the best-selling National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, the Little Kids First Board Books take similar subjects and distill them to the simplest nonfiction concepts, taking a fresh new approach to excite a baby's sense of wonder and make learning about nature and science fun." -- ONIX annotation.

"When people hear about endangered species, they probably think about animals that are at risk of dying off, but many types of plants are considered endangered species, too. This...book takes readers on a journey exploring the dangers that plants all over the world are facing, and what is being done to help combat these dangers. High-interest content will encourage readers to be environmentally conscious and think globally about important issues. Colorful photographs and accessible text will engage reluctant and curious readers alike"--Amazon.com.