Frank Carlson Library

Describes a variety of flowers from A-Z, beginning with the amaryllis and concluding with the zinnia.

After Mercy Watson follows the delightful scent and delicious taste of the pansies her thoughtful neighbors plant to beautify their yard, animal control officer Francine Poulet is called out to handle the case, which brings unexpected results.

A small seed surprises itself by becoming a flowering moonflower vine.

A rabbit wanders through the various flowers and colors of a cottage garden.

An introduction to how flowers grow including the parts of a flower, how flowers make seeds, and who are the pollinators of flowers.

A simple description of a flowering plant's life cycle through the seasons. Dazzlingly colorful collage illustrations and a simple but dramatic text tell the fascinating story of the life cycle of a flower in terms of the adventures of a tiny seed. Young readers will cheer at the happy outcome of this exciting tale. And they will long remember the heartening message of the tiny seed's steadfast perseverance in the face of many hazards and obstacles...

Invites the reader to see the sun, bright as a flower, a flower on a hill that looks like a lion, a lion that dreams of flowers as big as the sun, and more.

Roots anchor plants in the ground, and they take in water and minerals from the soil to help plants grow. There is a lot to learn about these important plant parts, and readers discover many fun facts about roots through simple, clear text and helpful diagrams. Detailed, full-color photographs are also included to help readers develop a strong understanding of an important elementary science curriculum topic.

Why do plants have flowers? Readers discover the answer to this question, as they learn fascinating, facts about flowers and why they are, an important part of a plant. Essential information that supports common science curriculum topics is, presented in an accessible way for young readers. This includes the use of simple, colorful diagrams to help young learners understand the purpose of a plant's flowers. Vibrant photographs fill each page, allowing...

The flower is the part of a plant that makes seeds or fruit. Readers will identify the main parts of a flower and learn about the process of pollination. Simple text and supportive photos and diagrams help students comprehend this important science concept.