How Do Apples Grow? (LET'S-READ-AND-FIND-OUT SCIENCE BOOKS) - Hardcover

Maestro, Betsy; Maestro, Giulio

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060200553 ISBN 13: 9780060200558

Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books, 1992

Synopsis

Describes the life cycle of an apple from its initial appearance as a spring bud to that point in time when it becomes a fully ripe fruit

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Reviews

Grade 1-3-- Beginning with the bare branches of winter, the Maestros describe the apple until the time of picking. The parts of the flower are presented in a simple manner and labeled. Fertilization is also discussed in a way that is easily understood. The text is brief, but adequate in its content. Soft watercolor illustrations enhance the text. An excellent addition, particularly in communities that celebrate Johnny Appleseed's birthday. --Eldon Younce, Harper Elementary School, KS
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

A straightforward, carefully detailed presentation of how ``fruit comes from flowers,'' from winter's snow-covered buds through pollination and growth to ripening and harvest. Like the text, the illustrations are admirably clear and attractive, including the larger-than-life depiction of the parts of the flower at different stages. An excellent contribution to the solidly useful ``Let's-Read-and-Find-Out-Science'' series. (Nonfiction/Picture book. 4-9) -- Copyright ©1991, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

Edition details

• Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0060200553
• ISBN 13: 9780060200558
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32