Reading Level: Grade 1 Interest Level: Grades K – 3
Bananas are a favorite snack. But how do these tasty fruits grow? In this low-level title, readers explore the stages of banana growth from bulb to fully grown banana bunch. Leveled text and labeled photos feature throughout the book, and a picture glossary supports vocabulary growth. Additional special features highlight what bananas need to grow, the uses of bananas, and the banana’s life cycle.
This See It Grow series focuses on different fruits and vegetables, explaining in very simple language how the plant grows and flourishes. A Blastoff Reader, the book uses text features effectively with diagrams, textboxes, and boldfaced words to help young readers understand the growth process. Vibrant photographs with close ups of the fruit or vegetable provide a perfect compliment to the basic text. Science teachers covering plant life or young readers learning to read independently will find this attractive series useful. Includes glossary, index, and supplementary material. THOUGHTS: The size of these books are just right for little hands. The pictures teach as much as the text, and the large print text is ideal for beginning readers. This series is a good selection for lessons on plant growth.
