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School Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 2005
K-Gr 3 With its interestingly composed, close-up color photos, this book explores a variety of seeds and their methods of dispersal. The text is simple enough for independent reading; however, some of the concepts are not adequately explained. For example, Robbins states: "From the seeds that farmers sow, in the spring and summer come w...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on January 1, 2005
This gorgeous book focuses on seed basics: differences in shapes and sizes, and links between structure and function in terms of seed transport. So much information lies in the photographs themselves: seeds are shown alongside the whole plants and fruits they come from; close-ups of seed structure allow readers to see adaptations for wind or water transp...Log In or Sign Up to Read More