Books in First Step Nonfiction _ Parts of Plants series

Why do plants need roots? Learners will see how roots take in water, anchor plants to the ground, and even become foods to eat.

What are seeds? Young readers will observe how seeds turn into plants and how seeds are distributed to different places.

Simple text introduces different kinds of roots and how they function.

Simple text introduces different types of stems and how they function.

Simple text introduces different types of leaves and how they function.

Simple text and photographs introduce pigs and their body parts.

Plants grow from seeds. People eat seeds. What other uses do seeds have? Vibrant color photographs and simple sentences introduce students to this important plant part. This book meets both science and reading standards.

Why do plants have flowers? Readers will discover how flowers can develop into fruits, vegetables, or seeds for producing more plants.

What do stems do? Kids will see how stems are like straws, moving water and food throughout the plant.

Get a close-up view of the life of a pumpkin.

What do leaves do? Students will learn how leaves use air, water, and sunlight to make food for the plant.

Beautiful photographs with picture labels show beginning readers a variety of blooms, from roses to daisies to tulips.