Seed, Soil, Sun by Cris PetersonMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Could be used K-3
Beautiful! I really liked this book. It gives a wonderful interpretation of how things grow from seeds and give life to our planet. This would pair nicely with the title Living sunlight : how plants bring the earth to lifeLiving Sunlight: How Plants Bring The Earth To Life.
School Library Journal (November 1, 2010)
Gr 1-3-This introduction to how seeds become food is a standout in a widely covered field. Clearly written in simple language, the narrative is often poetic as the growth of seeds planted in soil, watered by rain, and powered by the sun is explained. The photographs throughout are crisp and vibrant. The close-ups are stunning, from the fragile-looking leaf breaking through impenetrable-looking dirt clods to the fuzzy hairs of brand-new leaves, backlit by the sun. The transformation of a corn seed that can be held between a child's fingers into a mature plant that the child needs to stand on a step ladder to reach is succinctly accomplished in one paragraph and three photographs. The partnership of farmers and seeds, soil and sun is highlighted in this accessible explanation of this agricultural cycle.-Frances E. Millhouser, formerly at Chantilly Regional Library, Fairfax County, VA (c) Copyright 2010.
No comments:
Post a Comment