From Seed to Plant

From Seed to Plant

Gail Gibbons / 1-3 / Science /

In this well-structured presentation, Gibbons explores the complex relationship
between seeds and plants in a simple, concise format. This book gives young
readers an interesting look into the basics of plant reproduction, pollen transference,
seed dispersal and germination. A great first look at botanical science, with Gibbons
characteristically vivid illustrations. Plant this one in your science collection.

 

Standards

MST

Standard 4: Science

4.2 Physical Environment: Many of the phenomena that we observe on Earth involve interactions among components of air, water, and land.
4.1 Living Environment: Living things are both similar to and different from each other and nonliving things.
4.3 Living Environment: Individual organisms and species change over time.
4.6 Living Environment: Plants and animals depend on each other and their physical environment.

ELA

Standard 1: Language for Information and Understanding

1.1 Listening and Reading: Listening and reading to acquire information and understanding involves collecting data, facts, and ideas; discovering relationships, concepts, and generalizations; and using knowledge from oral, written, and electronic sources.

Standard 2: Language for Literary Response and Expression

2.1 Language for Literary Response and Expression: Listening and reading for literary response involves comprehending, interpreting, and critiquing imaginative texts in every medium, drawing on personal experiences and knowledge to understand the text, and recognizing the social, historical and cultural features of the text.