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Seed to Plant

by Kristin Baird Rattini   |  Ages 5-8
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Seed to Plant
Seed to Plant

Journey from seedling to blooming: photos included.

If your child is endlessly curious about how the green world works, this book could be a delightful eye-opener. It's like a visual adventure, turning the intricate journey of plant growth into a child-friendly narrative, with the vivid and compelling images National Geographic is renowned for. Perfect for inquisitive young minds keen on understanding the natural cycle.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Seed to Plant

by Kristin Baird Rattini   |  Ages 5-8
$7.90 Now $3.90 Save 51%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$13.47  

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ISBN: 9781426314704
Authors: Kristin Baird Rattini
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Date of Publication: 2014-01-07
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books, Educational
Related Topics: Emotion, Adventure, Early Learning, Science & Nature, Food, Nature
Goodreads rating: 4.16
(rated by 213 readers)

Description

Kids see plants, flowers, and trees around them every day. In this lively and educational reader, they'll learn how those plants grow. Kids will take this magical journey from seed pollination to plant growth, learning about what plants need to thrive and grow with the same careful text, brilliant photographs, and the fun approach National Geographic Readers are known for.
 

Journey from seedling to blooming: photos included.

If your child is endlessly curious about how the green world works, this book could be a delightful eye-opener. It's like a visual adventure, turning the intricate journey of plant growth into a child-friendly narrative, with the vivid and compelling images National Geographic is renowned for. Perfect for inquisitive young minds keen on understanding the natural cycle.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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