Reading Level: Grade 1 Interest Level: Grades K – 3
Corn grows fast! It starts as a tiny kernel and quickly grows into a tall stalk. In this low-level title, beginning readers follow the stages of corn growth from kernel to fully grown ear. Labeled photos help highlight key points, and a picture glossary supports the text. Additional features call out what corn needs to grow, common uses of corn, and the plant’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.
