A giant oak tree grows in a park. It was once a little acorn. So how did it get so big? Beginning readers will discover how an acorn turns into an oak tree in clear, simple steps in this basic introduction to plant development. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The clear text, fresh design, and colorful, eye-catching photos are sure to capture the interest of emergent readers....

Pumpkins grow on long vines. They turn orange as the weather cools! Readers will learn this and more in this low-level text filled with bright, crisp photos. Labels and a picture glossary reinforce the main text, while features call out what pumpkins need to grow, show what pumpkins can be used for, and highlight the pumpkin's life cycle.

A cranberry is full of fruity goodness. It is smooth, round, and red. How did it get that way? Beginning readers will discover how a tiny cranberry seed turns into a vine that forms flowers and then fruit in clear, simple steps in this basic introduction to plant development. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The clear text, fresh design, and colorful, eye-catching photos are...

Cashew nuts are carefully and thoroughly cleaned. Then they are safe to eat! This carefully leveled title walks beginning readers through the stages of cashew growth from seed to ripened nut. Labeled photos help highlight key parts of the plants. A picture glossary adds visual support to better retain new vocabulary. Additional features call out what cashews need to grow, common uses of cashews, and the plant's life cycle.

Sunflowers are beautiful yellow flowers. They often grow tall! This leveled text introduces beginning readers to the growth stages of sunflowers from seed to bloom. Labeled photos and a photo glossary reinforce the text, while special features call out what sunflowers need to grow, show what sunflowers can be used for, and highlight the sunflower's life cycle.

Strawberries grow on low, leafy plants. They can grow runners to make more strawberry plants! Readers will learn this and more in this title for beginning readers. Leveled text guides readers through the growth stages of strawberries. Labeled photos and a photo glossary reinforce the text, while special features call out what strawberries need to grow, highlight the strawberry's life cycle, and share some of this tasty fruit's many uses.

Apples have seeds inside the core. Seeds can grow new apples! Beginning readers will learn this and more in this low-level text filled with bright, crisp photos. Labels and a picture glossary reinforce the main text. Special features provide added visuals to call out what apples need to grow and how people use apples. A life cycle puts the growth stages of an apple all in one place!

A giant pine tree grows in a park. It was once a small seed in a pinecone. So how did the tree get so big? Beginning readers will discover how a seed turns into a huge pine tree in this basic introduction to plant development. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The clear text, fresh design, and colorful, eye-catching photos are sure to capture the interest of emergent readers....

Corn grows fast! It starts as a tiny kernel and quickly grows into a tall stalk. In this low-level title, beginning readers follow the stages of corn growth from kernel to fully grown ear. Labeled photos help highlight key points, and a picture glossary supports the text. Additional features call out what corn needs to grow, common uses of corn, and the plant's life cycle.