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Starred Review on November 1, 2019 | Elementary
PreS-Gr 2—In the desert of Mexico, something special is happening inside of a yerba de la flecha plant. A caterpillar larva burrows its way into the seedpod of the shrub, where it grows by drinking the water that seeps into it. When the seedpod falls to the ground, the caterpillar is tucked inside, jumping when necessary to escape the heat of the desert or get to safety. A group of children come upon the "jumping bean" and add it to th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More