Sunflower

By David M. Schwartz

Book Overview

This Springboard into Science Series shows young children that every living thing goes through a cycle of development and growth that is unique to its species. Life Cycles introduces young readers to the fascinating series of life changes for plants and animals as familiar as green beans and chickens and as elusive as hummingbirds and jumping spiders. Full-color, close-up photographs and straightforward, easy-to-understand text help bring each reader's understanding of nature full cycle.Sunflowers are garden giants. Their stems are tall and sturdy, and their huge heads are actually thousands of little flowers clustered together inside a ring of bright yellow petals. Take a close look at a sunflower's full cycle of growth and development.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0836829808
• ISBN13: 9780836829808
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 9.3" x 6.6"
• Age Range: 3 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3