In autumn, a strong wind blows flower seeds high in the air and carries them far across the land. One by one, many of the seeds are lost -- burned by the sun, fallen into the ocean, eaten by a bird. But some survive the long winter and, come spring, sprout into plants, facing new dangers -- trampled by playing children, picked as a gift for a friend. Soon only the tiniest seed remains, growing into a giant flower and, when autumn returns, sending its own seeds into the wind to start the process over again.
Grade level:
PreK K 1 2
Scope:
all states
Academic Subject:
Arts Life/Biological Sciences
Agricultural Content:
Nature Study Plant Systems Flowers Gardening/Greenhouse Plant Growth & Development
Author:
Eric Carle
Illustrator:
Eric Carle
Publisher:
Aladdin
Copyright:
2001
Reviewer Comments:
Intended more as a book to interest chldren in nature, the book does contain some factual information for young children.
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